The Dutch Embassy, rather than plead diplomatic immunity on behalf of one of its official drivers involved in a road accident in Dublin, has settled €60,000 claims on behalf of two cousins injured in the collision.

A male cyclist is fighting for his life after colliding with a van in north county Dublin.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team has made safe a viable explosive device in Dublin.

Gardai have issued flood alerts for a number of areas in the east of the country and are advising motorists to allow extra time for journeys.