Former Central Bank chief: ECB warned Ireland not to allow Anglo to collapse

LISTEN: John Hurley says regulation would not have stopped the crisis

The former governor of the Central Bank says the European Central Bank (ECB) warned Ireland not to allow Anglo Irish Bank to collapse like Lehman Brothers.

John Hurley says Frankfurt was consulted in the days before the guarantee, and warned that Anglo could not be allowed to collapse.

Denis O'Brien and IBRC win High Court order against RTÉ

The details of the decision cannot yet be reported

Denis O'Brien and IBRC have won High Court orders against RTÉ stopping the businessman's confidential arrangements with the bank being published or broadcast.

The details of Mr Justice Donald Binchy's decision cannot be reported until his written judgment is redacted of sensitive information next week.

The orders stops any publication or broadcasting of Mr O'Brien's confidential banking arrangements with IBRC.

Unemployment falls below 10%, as more people are in work

LISTEN: Richard Bruton says drop is part of "virtuous circle"

The rate of unemployment has fallen below 10% for the fist time since January 2009. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the rate is now at 9.9%.

The Quarterly National Household survey shows almost two million people are now in work in Ireland.

There was an annual increase in employment of 2.2% - or 41,300 - in the year to the first quarter of 2015, bringing total employment to 1,929,500.

Referendum Commission calls on all voters to use their vote tomorrow

Voters are being asked two questions, with polls opening at 7am

The Referendum Commission has called on all voters to use their vote in both referendums tomorrow.

The Commission is the independent body set up to explain the referendum proposals and encourage voter turnout.

It says unbiased facts about the marriage and presidential candidates referendums are available in both the independent guide and on the refcom.ie website.

Islamic State fighters have seized complete control of the ancient city of Palmyra

There are fears the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city could be destroyed

Islamic State has claimed complete control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, including military sites and its historic ruins.

The militant group said it had taken over the city's air base and notorious prison after pro-government forces withdrew.

In a statement issued on Twitter, IS said it took Palmyra "after the collapse of the Nasseri regime's forces and their retreat, leaving behind them large numbers of dead that have filled the battle grounds".