"I hope they don't realise when it's already too late and Ibrahim's life is over" - Somaia Halawa calls on Taoiseach to intervene
Amongst increasing calls for Taoiseach Enda Kennyto get personally involved, Somaia Halawa spoke to Shona Murray on Lunchtime this afternoon about Ibrahim's plight, and add to the chorus of voices calling on Kenny to step in.
12 dead after Syrian warplane crashes in market
Dozens of people in a town in northwest Syria are thought to have been killed or injured when a fighter plane crashed during an air raid.
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the warplane came down in the centre of Ariha, destroying several homes and killing at least 12 people.
Denis O'Brien files suit against entire Dáil committee
Businessman Denis O'Brien is getting ready to sue the Dáil's Committee on Procedure and Privileges.
According to the Irish Times Mr O’Brien has named every member of the committee including the Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett in a submission to the High Court.
Greek shares plunge as stock market re-opens
The Athens Stock Exchange has plunged 22.87% this morning as markets reopen for the first time in five weeks.
It has been closed whilst capital controls have been in place.
Man killed in Louth collision
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a crash in Co. Louth last night.
Three other people, including a ten year old girl, were injured in the collision.
The fatal crash happened on the northbound carriageway of the M1 just after Junction 15 Castlebellingham at around 10.30pm.
