Irish people advised not to travel to Tunisia and to leave where possible
Irish citizens are being urged not to travel to Tunisia, with fears another terrorist attack is likely.
The travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs has been changed from 'exercise extreme caution' to 'avoid non-essential travel'.
It comes just two weeks after the Sousse beach shooting claimed the lives of an Athlone couple, a woman from Meath and 35 others.
Ireland has highest EU birth rate - as well as one of lowest death rates
Ireland had the highest birth rate in the European Union last year, at 14.4 per 1,000 residents. That is compared to the EU average of 10.1.
Just behind us are France, the UK and Sweden - while the lowest birth rates were seen in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Germany.
Transport minister welcomes Ryanair decision to sell Aer Lingus shares
The Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has welcomed Ryanair's decision to accept the IAG takeover bid for Aer Lingus as an 'important development'.
Meanwhile, EU regulators are reported to be on the verge of giving the deal their backing in what would be the final hurdle to the takeover ahead of an Aer Lingus EGM next week.
Legendary actor Omar Sharif dies aged 83
Doctor Zhivago star Omar Sharif has died after suffering a heart attack in hospital in Cairo, aged 83.
The Egyptian-born actor rose to international stardom with his role in the 1962 epic Lawrence Of Arabia - his first English-language film.
Government consider proposals for six months paid parental leave
Paid parental leave, paid paternity leave and an extension of the early school year are some of the proposals being considered by Government.
International research shows that in the first year of a child's life, the best practice is to have a family member care for the child in their own home.
