The Supreme Court in the UK is due to make its ruling this morning on whether Boris Johnson was acting lawfully when he suspended parliament.
Evidence was heard over three days last week, and judges will announce their decision at 10:30am.
Boris Johnson has insisted the five-week Westminster break is a routine one to allow for a new government agenda, but critics have argued he wanted to limit the time available to debate Brexit.
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Meanwhile, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will meet the British Prime Minister in New York later to discuss Brexit.
It's the second time in a matter of weeks the two leaders have met as the current Brexit deadline of 31st October looms.
Mr Varadkar and European Council President Donald Tusk yesterday said no workable proposals to replace the backstop have come from the UK.
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Police in the North say a viable device found at a primary school in North Belfast was designed to kill or injure police officers.
It was discovered yesterday afternoon on the grounds of Holy Cross Boys Primary School.
The PSNI says an examination showed it to be an improvised weapon, that had the "potential to fire a high calibre round".
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Gardaí in Cavan have completed a search at a site they believe is connected to the abduction and assault of Kevin Lunney.
They will not be releasing any further details for 'operational reasons.'
Gardaí believe the scene near Ballinagh was where Mr Lunney was severely beaten over a three-hour period last week.
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The Government's decision not to ban gas exploration is a missed opportunity according to an environmental group.
Friends of the Earth says the move would have made Ireland a world leader in the area.
It comes following yesterday's announcement by the Taoiseach that oil exploration will be banned - although gas exploration will continue for some time.
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton is expected to bring a memo before Cabinet on the issue in the coming weeks.
