Brian Cowen takes full responsibility for his role in economic crisis

Brian Cowen has denied that the government was "on autopilot" in the midst of the financial crisis, and says he takes full and complete responsibility for his role in and response to the economic crisis. 

The former Taoiseach says Ireland hit trouble because of the size of the financial crisis, not because of government inaction.

Second man charged in connection with Temple Bar stabbings

A second man has in his 20s been charged in connection with a number of stabbing incidents in Dublin in connection with the investigation into a number of stabbings in Dublin City Centre on Saturday.

Boko Haram reportedly kill 97 in Nigerian village

Boko Haram is reported to have killed almost 100 people in North Eastern Nigeria.

AFP reports more than 50 militants stormed a village on Wednesday evening and attacked people who had been worshipping in local Mosques.

IMF: Greece needs €50bn in funds and debt relief

An IMF report claims that Greece will be in dire straits for the foreseeable future.

The organisation, which saw its first debtor default this week when Greece failed to meet a €1.5bn payment, has called for €50bn in funds and debt relief over the next three years to stabilise the country. It hass also cut its growth forecast to zero for this year.

Investigation after claims Leaving Cert paper was marked on a train

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is investigating a possible breach of protocol, after an examiner was seen marking a Leaving Certificate paper on the DART.

Claire from Blanchardstown in Dublin says she could see the student number on the paper, which was clearly visible being corrected on a packed train during the morning rush hour.