Burton: Vote transfer deal would guarantee stable economic future
The Tánaiste and Labour Party leader Joan Burton says a vote transfer pact with Fine Gael would guarantee a stable economic future for the country.
The two parties have agreed to the pact, despite opposition from some backbenchers.
Appeal for witnesses after suspected knife and arson attack in Co Offaly
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a suspected knife and arson attack in Co Offaly.
A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in a house in Coolcur, Rhode before it was set on fire overnight.
Stormont will not meet until IRA crisis is resolved, says Robinson
There will be no meetings of Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive until the crisis gripping Stormont is resolved, First Minister Peter Robinson has said.
Branding the Assembly "not fit for purpose", Mr Robinson said it could not be business as usual as members returned from their summer break.
UK PM Cameron says Britain will take 20,000 refugees
British Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that 20,000 refugees will be resettled in the UK from camps bordering Syria by 2020.
Mr Cameron had been expected to announce that about 10,000 people would be offered sanctuary in Britain - but he has faced significant pressure over the migration crisis in recent days.
Minister confirms support package for farmers, amid protests in Brussels
The Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has confirmed that negotiations are underway for a €500m support package for EU farmers.
It was proposed by Ireland's Commissioner Phil Hogan in Brussels today.
