Both detectives and uniformed officers are taking part in the search which is based around a rural farm on the Inishowen Peninsula.

Some 19 arrests were made across the day and Garda public order units deployed as Irish flag-waving protesters objecting to Government immigration policies staged the sit-down demonstration on O’Connell Bridge.

Philip Dwyer was found not guilty of engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at the Daisy Chain Crèche

The Taoiseach said the safety of Irish troops stationed in Lebanon was an “absolute priority” for the Government.

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning retention to the operator of the Adare Manor resort, Tizzard Holdings UC for a widening and lengthening of existing internal farm roadway served by an existing farm entrance at Knockanes, Adare.

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty criticised the decision to increase the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT).

Pop superstar Rihanna looked taken aback to meet the Irish sprinter

The massive cost of the 18-bike shelter was again raised in the Dáil on Thursday.

The Fianna Fáil leader said ‘It’s all there to play for’.

Christian Brothers College in Cork plans to build a new building within the college’s grounds at Sidney Hill in Cork