Burton says she cannot put a date on plans for two years of free pre-school education
Joan Burton says the issue would have to be negotiated as part of the next programme for government.
Last night at the Labour Conference in Co Kerry, Joan Burton said a second year of free pre-school education would be a major part of Labour's next election platform.
Met Éireann is warning of snow showers until Wednesday
Snow falling in Coole, Co Westmeath | Image: Olivia Fagan
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for the whole of the country.
It says a cold airmass from Canada is bringing the downpours.
In the west and north, several centimetres are expected to fall over hills, with a few centimetres likely at low levels.
Watch: Funeral takes place for 'Star Trek' actor Leonard Nimoy today
The actor who played Spock on 'Star Trek' will be laid to rest at a cemetery near his home in Los Angeles.
Fellow Star Trek actor William Shatner says he cannot make the funeral, but proposed that fans celebrate his life on Twitter.
Watch: Tánaiste says the ball is "in the IAG court" over Aer Lingus
Her comments come after the Labour party national conference passed a motion calling on the government to obtain certain guarantees around employment and other issues at Aer Lingus if it is to accept any future offer from IAG.
In Pictures: Former Haughey estate is bought by Japanese hotel firm
An aerial view of the Abbeville estate | Image: abbevillehouse.ie
It is reported the Nishida family, which owns the Toyoko Inn group, plans to make Dublin its international headquarters.
