Superintendent and inspector among three gardaí arrested
A Garda inspector who was among three members of the force arrested on suspicion of corruption earlier today has been released without charge.
He was suspended from duty immediately upon his release and investigators said a file will now be prepared for the DPP.
A Garda superintendent and a member of Garda rank remain in custody and have had their periods of detention further extended.
In a statement earlier, the force said this morning's arrests came during an operation led by the Assistant Commissioner for Special Crime Operations.
Irish climber reported missing after reaching peak of Mount Everest
A Trinity College Professor has been reported missing while attempting to descend from the summit of Mount Everest.
Seamus Lawless from Bray, County Wicklow reached the peak of the world’s highest mountain this morning.
The 39-year-old was part of an eight –member expedition and was one of three Irish climbers to reach the summit this morning.
It is believed he slipped on the balcony area of the mountain this afternoon while attempting to descend to Camp Four below the peak.
Kriegel trial hears of forensic analysis of boy’s phone
The Ana Kriegel trial has heard that her DNA and the DNA of one of two boys accused of her murder was found on a mask seized from the boy’s home.
The boys, who are both aged 14, deny murdering the Kildare schoolgirl at a derelict farmhouse in Dublin last May.
The prosecution claims Boy B lured Ana Kriegel from her home in Leixlip on the evening of May 14th last knowing what was going to happen to her.
Boy A is accused of violently sexually assaulting and murdering her.
“Substantial” protests expected during Trump visit
The Taoiseach says he'd "never criticise" anyone who chooses to take part in protests next month during Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
However, Leo Varadkar said he believes people should respect the office of the US President - even if they don't agree with the current office-holder.
President Trump will arrive here between the 5th and 8th of June, following his State visit to the UK.
Sources said the US President will visit his Doonbeg resort in County Clare on June 5th, before going to France on the 6th for D-Day commemorations and then returning to Ireland.
Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful takes to the stage in Tel Aviv
Excitement is building in Tel-Aviv as Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful Sarah McTernan prepares to take to the stage for tonight’s semi-final.
The 25-year-old Clare native will be the second act to take to the stage after the show gets underway at 8pm Irish time.
She will be up against a tough field, in what is viewed as the stronger of the two semi-finals, when she performs her song, ’22.’
The event itself has been overshadowed by calls for a boycott over Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and treatment of the Palestinian people.
