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Campaigners sat silently in the visitors’ gallery to hear what politicians had to say about their four-decade fight for justice.

Bittersweet was how many families described the state apology given to relatives of the 48 people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire. About 70 family members an...

Bittersweet was how many families described the state apology given to relatives of the 48 people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire.

Mimicking Monty Python, the good-humoured senator Róisín Garvey mixed her strong west Clare accent with her best Cockney imitation. In the Life of Brian, John Cleese’s character asks his fellow beleaguered peasants: “What have the Romans ever done for us?” Upon reflection, the rebellious citizens decide the Roman invasion has turned out to be a good thing as they now had an aqueduct, sanitation, roads, irrigation, medicine, education, wine, public baths, safety, order and peace.

Kevin O’Loughlin, CEO of Nostra Technologies Ltd, has registered a new address at Companies House. And what an address it is…his new gaff is Paddock Wood on Killiney Hill Road, where the neighbours include Bono and Enya.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he is “concerned” about several protests outside parliamentarian’s homes following a demonstration at the weekend.

Tánaiste said Fianna Fáil would push for standalone transport police to be set up, but Transport Minister says he sees no need for a dedicated service

The Green Party leader said the Irish Government was still reviewing the ruling of the court.

Simon Harris answered questions on electioneering over the budget, Helen McEntee and promises he has committed to.

The state of the roads across the county is posing a safety issue, and requires an urgent injection of cash, says DAVID FORSYTHE