Call for changes to succession laws to stop killers benefiting from crime

The Law Reform Commission wants it to be harder for killers to benefit from their crimes, in areas like insurance or a family home.

There had been calls for the law to be reviewed in the wake of a legal battle between Eamonn Lillis and the family of his late wife Celine Cawley.

Cyclist answers call of nature, destroys 40 acres

A cyclist who decided to answer the call of nature in nature could be liable for the cost of suppressing a massive wildfire in the US.

The man came forward after authorities appealed for information about how the fire could have been started.

IS headquarters and 'assembly point' targeted in Turkish raids

Turkey also confirmed it has opened up a key air base to US planes

Turkish air force jets have attacked Islamic State targets across the border in Syria as hundreds of suspected terrorists were rounded up across the country.

Three F-16 jets were involved in the early morning strike which used laser-guided bombs launched from inside Turkish territory.

Taoiseach: David Drumm has duty to cooperate fully with Banking Inquiry

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has called on David Drumm to cooperate fully with the Banking Inquiry.

Mr Kenny says the former Anglo Irish Bank chief executive should follow any direction given to him by the inquiry committee.

Sr Stanislaus Kennedy: Housing for Irish people has become 'debased currency'

The Founder of Focus Ireland has hit out at the 'indecent' lack of a working housing policy.

Sister Stanislaus Kennedy says there are 'glaring gaps' in policy, and that attempts to regulate the rental sector have been a 'complete failure'.