Government formation talks have concluded for the night without a deal reached.
But all sides say they're hopeful a programme for government will be agreed tomorrow when the Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party leaders meet again.
Sources said agreement on changes to the state pension age have yet to be agreed but progress has been made.
Among the commitments in the draft programme for government are a 7 per cent annual reduction in carbon emissions, large cost rental and affordable home building programmes and a new childcare agency.
Large crowds have gathered in London for a number of protests and counter-protests, with some far-right demonstrators clashing with police in the city centre.
Authorities have put in place a number of restrictions, and demonstrators have been told they must be off the streets by 5pm.
A planned Black Lives Matter protest planned for today was called off by organisers amid concerns of potential clashes with counter-protesters - but authorities indicated they expected hundreds to still attend.
Cordons have been set up in the city centre in a bid to avoid any clashes between different groups of protesters, with anti-racism protesters urged to stick to a designated route.
Domestic violence survivors to get easier access to rent supplement
New changes have been announced that will make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access rent supplement.
They will now be given the support immediately for three months based on referrals from Tusla services, gardaí or the HSE.
A further three-month extension may also be provided, subject to a means test.
After six months, victims can apply to their local authority for social housing supports such as HAP.
McHugh ‘speaking out of two sides of mouth’ over school plans
Education Minister Joe McHugh is 'speaking out of two sides of his mouth' when it comes to school reopening plans, according to the head of one of the country's largest teaching unions.
ASTI President Deirdre Mac Donald says teachers will not accept a reopening regime that sees teachers following social distancing rules that are different to the rest of society.
It comes after it emerged yesterday shows the current two-metre rule would mean primary school students only attending class one day a week, and secondary students twice a week.
Minister McHugh said that would be a 'non-runner', and that the Department's now planning for a full return to school.
Man due in court over Dublin stabbing
A man in his 20s is due in court tomorrow after being arrested in connection with a stabbing on Dublin's northside yesterday morning.
Two victims, a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s, are being treated at Beaumont Hospital following the stabbing at a house in Darndale.
The injured man's condition is said to be stable, while the woman's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Gardaí say the man arrested yesterday is due before Dublin District Court at 10:30am tomorrow morning to face charges in connection with the investigation.
