The man accused of murdering 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand has been ordered to undergo mental health tests.
The examination will determine whether the 28-year-old Australian is fit to stand trial for the murders.
The attack was the worst massacre undertaken by a lone gunman in New Zealand’s history.
The accused mass murderer appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link overnight – with victim’s families watching on.
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A no-deal Brexit will have an "immediate and adverse effect" on economic growth and employment in Ireland.
The Central Bank is forecasting growth of 4.2% this year if a deal is reached – but warns that will be slashed to just 1% if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Talks between the UK Conservative and Labour parties aimed at agreeing a compromise way forward are due to continue today.
Yesterday's meeting was described by Downing Street as "detailed and productive."
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A new network of high-power charging points for electric vehicles is to be rolled out across the country.
50 hubs will be built on motorways and national roads while 50 existing charge locations will also be upgraded.
The €20m project will be funded by the Government and ESB.
The Minister for Climate Action, Richard Bruton said the project aims to encourage more drivers to switch to electric vehicles.
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Wikileaks says Julian Assange is going to be expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy within "hours or days."
The group he founded said it has been told about the decision by a "high level source" from the South American country.
The 47-year-old has been holed up in the London building since June 2012, after being granted political asylum.
He fears being extradited to the US to face charges over the WikiLeaks website's release of sensitive US government files.
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The world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, and his wife MacKenzie have agreed the biggest divorce settlement in history.
It is believed to be worth at least $35bn.
They announced their divorce in January, ending a 25 year marriage.
The deal beats a previous €3.8bn record set by art dealer Alec Wildenstein and his wife Jocelyn.
