The Diocese of Clogher has wished Mickey a happy, healthy and fruitful retirement.

Leo Varadkar says the government will make a decision on testing and mask wearing mandates no later than Tuesday.

The exemption allows farmers to burn uncontaminated wood, trees, trimming, leaves and bushes from September and February.

To date, there have been no prosecutions for the 14 resultant deaths.

The post has been developed to respond to the high levels of suicide in the region.

Niamh Smyth says she's concerned about the number of ICU beds occupied by Covid patients.

A local TD says work will begin right away to advance the project to the design stage.

Deputy Smyth says it is "unnecessary" for the government chief whip to attend.