Killer of Irish journalist Simon Cumbers believed to be among 47 executed by Saudi Arabia

The killer of Irish journalist Simon Cumbers is believed to be among the 47 people executed in Saudi Arabia, the BBC reports.

Cumbers, from Navan, died in Riyadh in June 2004 when he and his BBC colleague were attacked by terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda.

Around 200 homes evacuated as flood waters continue to rise

Flood waters are continuing to rise in many areas around the country, following another night of heavy rainfall.

The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group says 200 homes have been evacuated and there are concerns for a further 150 properties.

British Iraq War veterans could face prosecution for crimes including murder

British veterans of the Iraq War could face prosecution for crimes including murder, the head of a team examining potential torture and unlawful killing during the conflict has said.

Fianna Fáil warns that 100,000 hours of help for people with disabilities could be cut in 2016

The Opposition is warning that 100,000 hours of vital help for people with disabilities will face the axe this year.

Fianna Fáil claims the HSE's plan for personal assistance has a target of 1.3 million hours for 2016 - compared to 1.4 million supplied in 2015.

Fee-paying secondary schools see increase in enrolments for second year in a row

The numbers enrolling in fee-paying secondary schools are up again, for the second year in a row.

The increase is seen as a sign that the economy is continuing to recover in the aftermath of the recession.