Senator O'Reilly described Mr Varadkar as an "honest" and "courageous" individual following his shock announcement today.

An announcement is expected this afternoon.

Deputy Smith asked the Taoiseach directly to pay 85% of the money due to farmers now.

The government’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is being offered to homeowners affected by the mini tornado in Leitrim yesterday.

The 22 year old was killed during a Hamas attack at a music festival in Israel.

Those who died aged from 5 years to 59 years of age.

It is so hard; I don't know how to describe it; it feels like my heart is living apart.

The Taoiseach insists there will be measures in the budget to help with the cost of living and to reduce income tax.