Over the weekend, the Taoiseach confirmed for the first time the vote will happen before Christmas, saying he'll bring clarity to the situation soon.

In a statement this morning, Taoiseach Simon Harris described the Cavan-Monaghan TD as a "trailblazer in Irish politics", a great friend, and a dedicated Minister, and Deputy Leader of the party.

In the Dáil, Matt Carthy asked Simon Harris why he did not follow up on a promise he made back in June to meet with local families in Monaghan.

According to Cllr Conaty, there is "no legal nor political reason" that government should refuse to enact the Occupied Territories Bill.

Michelle O'Neill has re-iterated her view the GAA ground in Belfast 'will be built'.

Simon Harris says it's something both he and the British Prime Minister take extremely seriously.

Minister Humphreys paid tribute to the ongoing efforts of the show committee.

Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show, Senator Gallagher says the current system of self-regulation doesn't favour the ordinary person.