A taxi driver who claimed he was injured when a passenger opened the door of his cab into the path of an oncoming bus, has settled an appeal over the dismissal of a damages claim against Dublin Bus.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten at a Dublin bus stop.

Commuters returning to work, school and college in Dublin this morning are being urged to check if their normal routes have been affected by new traffic schemes.

Gardaí are investigating a gas explosion in Dublin's city centre which has left one man in hospital.

Garda surveillance detectives were briefed that a car was travelling from Northern Ireland to collect guns in Dublin, the Special Criminal Court in Dublin was told today.