The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by asylum seekers claiming to have the right to stay in Ireland by virtue of having Irish-born children.

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling today which could have implications for hundreds of asylum seekers with Irish born children.

The Labour Party has urged the Government to review the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act after the Supreme Court ruled today that some aspects of the legislation are unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the system by which a spouse can get a temporary barring order without informing his or her partner is in breach of the Irish Constitution.