Noonan says levy on banks who refuse to cut interest rates is "an option"
LISTEN: New measures also include ability to effectively overturn a bank veto
The Finance Minister Michael Noonan has not ruled out imposing a levy on banks who refuse to cut their mortgage interest rates.
He says he will spend the coming days examining a review conducted by the Central Bank of rates being charged - ahead of meeting the main lenders next week.
Tributes are paid to former broadcaster Derek Davis
The 67-year-old has died following a short illness
Tributes have been paid to the former broadcaster and TV presenter Derek Davis, who has died following a short illness.
President Michael D. Higgins said this evening: "his loss will be felt not only by the broadcasting and media community across the island of Ireland but also by so many sections of the public at large."
Prince Charles "black spider" letters released after 10-year legal battle
The correspondence were sent to several government ministers
Letters sent by Prince Charles to government ministers have finally been made public after a 10-year legal battle to stop them remaining secret.
The correspondence - known as the "black spider" memos because of the heir to the throne's distinctive handwriting - were sent to several government ministers between September 2004 and March 2005.
Varadkar: Full inquiry into Cavan General Hospital is not warranted
LISTEN: The HSE has confirmed a newborn baby died there yesterday
The Health Minister Leo Varadkar says a full inquiry by HIQA into maternity services at Cavan General Hospital is not warranted and a medical review is underway.
It comes after a baby died at the hospital yesterday - bringing to four the number of infants to die at there over a 30-month period.
Lawyers claim no justification for RTÉ to reveal Denis O'Brien's banking arrangements with IBRC
The broadcaster says there is nothing to suggest any wrongdoing
The High Court has heard Denis O'Brien is trying to stop RTÉ reporting on his loan arrangements with IBRC 'as a matter of principle'.
The businessman also believes revealing confidential details of his loan facilities with the State-owned bank will damage him commercially.
