POLL: Do you think Clare Daly comparing her plight to a Syrian Refugee was justified?

The Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said TDs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have no more or less rights than anyone else.

Her comments came after Deputy Daly was released from Limerick prison yesterday evening, following a stay of just over one hour following her arrest on Wednesday night.

The United Left TD arrived at Limerick Prison following her arrest for failing to pay a court fine imposed for breaching security at Shannon airport.

Missing something? Kuala Lumpur Airport seeks owners of abandoned 747 jets

Have you lost your jumbo jet?

The airport operator in Malaysia is facing an unusual dilemma, after three large Boeing planes were left abandoned at the main airport for more than a year.

Kuala Lumpur Airport has issued an international appeal, looking for the owners of the 747 jets that have been left behind.

If they are not claimed from lost property within two weeks, the airport is threatening to sell them to pay unpaid parking bills.

The planes are said to be worth only a few million euro each - compared to €345m for a brand new one.

Air Corps on standby to help communities affected by flooding

The Air Corps remains on standby to help communities affected by on-going flooding.

Around 100 households are at risk of flooding in Athlone, while a handful of properties in Limerick and Clare near the Shannon may also flood.

The National Emergency Coordination Group has been meeting again today - and says public health and safety are of paramount concern.

The Irish fans are to bring a little bit of Father Ted to UFC 194 this weekend

Thousands of Irish fans are expected to converge on the Nevada desert in the coming days for UFC 194, and with that they are expected to bring their unique humour.

It already may be difficult to better the poster that SevereMMA's Andrew McGahon was sent before the fight.

Any major sporting event abroad, wouldn't be complete without the obligatory Father Ted reference.

Four Irish stars receive Golden Globe nominations

Four Irish stars have received nominations for this year's Golden Globes - as well as a contender for Best Motion Picture.

Irish writer Emma Donoghue was nominated for 'ROOM', while actress Saoirse Ronan is up for her portrayal in 'Brooklyn'.

Actor Michael Fassbender is nominated for the title role in 'Steve Jobs', for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama.

Irish film 'ROOM' is also nominated for Best Motion Picture Drama, and American actress Brie Larson is up for her role in the film.

Irish actress Caitriona Balfe is nominated for her role as Claire Beauchamp in 'Outlander' in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama category.