Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual Michael Collins oration at Béal na mBláth in Co Cork today.

The President Michael D Higgins has questioned why the Programme for Government has no commitment to end the Direct Provision for asylum seekers.

A state ceremony has taken place outside the GPO on O'Connell Street in Dublin to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.

President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath at the spot where 15 rebels were executed for their part in the 1916 Easter Rising.

The President has paid tribute to those who fought in the Easter Rising at a gathering of their relatives in Dublin this evening.

President Michael D. Higgins is today hosting an event to promote women's rights and equality.

Ireland's president and leading politicians have cast their votes as the country goes to the polls.

Today President Michael D Higgins will plant a tree in Berkeley in memory of the six Irish students who died there in June.

Back Lane Homeless Hostel is marking 100 years of service today in the presence of President Micheal D Higgins.

President Michael D Higgins has said the United Nations and European Union have failed tens of thousands of refugees and migrants dying and risking death for a new life.

President Michael D Higgins makes an official visit to Britain today where he is attending events in Liverpool and Warrington.

President Michael D Higgins is to officially pardon a man who was sentenced to death for a murder 75 years ago.

A new emergency law is due to be signed into law today to reinstate Ireland's ban on drugs like crystal meth and ecstasy.

Final preparations are under way to confer the Freedom of Cork on President Michael D Higgins this week.

The 2014 Irish Film and Television Awards are almost upon us. Join us live from 5pm with updates from the red carpet and awards ceremony.

The Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) are almost upon us, and this year sees a stellar line-up gracing the red carpet.