Hundreds of people turned out for a vigil in Edenderry in Co.Offaly last night in memory of a young boy and his grandaunt who died in an arson attack in the town over the weekend.
4-year-old Tadgh Farrell and 60-year-old Mary Holt were killed in a petrol bomb attack at Castleview Park on Saturday evening.
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A major immigration report shows a drop in the number of people migrating here in 2024.
The annual review from the European Migration Network Ireland shows the number of arrivals fell by 16% in the 12 months to April this year.
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Plans to make the early years education sector more affordable and easier to access will go to Cabinet next week.
The Minister for Children is finalising work on phase one of the Early Years Action Plan which is due for publication next week.
The proposal is set to include increases in the income limits for the National Childcare Scheme from next September.
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A proposal by US officials to check the social media history of tourists is being condemned as a "digital strip search".
Visitors, including those from Ireland, may have the last 5 years of their social media investigated by authorities before they're allowed to enter the States.
US President Donald Trump last night endorsed the proposal, saying they don't want the "wrong people" coming there.
