Man questioned over death of other man following Kilkenny assault

A post-mortem examination has been completed on the body of a 46-year-old man who died after an assault in Kilkenny.

It happened on Castlecomer Road in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A 46-year-old man was taken to St Luke's Hospital with serious injuries.

GE2020: Still undecided? Here's what the parties are promising

After three weeks of intensive campaigning by parties and independents, polls in the general election open at 7am on Saturday morning.

With the broadcast moratorium coming into force from 2pm today, candidates will no longer have the opportunity to make their case on the airwaves.

The major parties have spent the last few weeks launching their policies and manifestos.

Fewer than one in five gay teachers is out to staff, survey finds

A new survey has found that fewer than one in five LGBT+ teachers is out to staff, parents and pupils at schools around Ireland.

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) surveyed all its members across the Republic and Northern Ireland on their experiences as LGBT+ teachers in primary schools.

It also examined the view of non-LGBT+ teachers about their awareness of LGBT+ issues.

Dublin becomes first capital city with zero emissions postal delivery

An Post says Dublin has become the first capital city in the world to see zero emissions postal delivery.

The postal service has eliminated carbon emissions in the immediate city centre by introducing electric trucks.

It is proposing a 100% 'Green Delivery Zone' in Dublin, with a zero emissions policy being extended to all cities by the end of 2020.

British TV presenter Phillip Schofield comes out as gay

The British TV presenter Phillip Schofield has come out as gay - saying he has been coming to terms with the fact "with the strength and support" of his wife and daughters.

The 57-year-old This Morning and Dancing on Ice host made the announcement in a statement posted on social media.

He has been married to his wife Steph for almost 27 years, and they have two grown-up daughters.