Ireland is on course for its largest recession in history, according to new research.

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has released its quarterly forecasts for the coming year with three possible scenarios.

Its baseline scenario would be if the Government's roadmap is implemented as planned, which it states is most likely.

Either side of that, a more benign scenario would be if recovery starts in the final part of the year, with a severe case if a second lockdown is needed.

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Passengers arriving from overseas will face a fine or jail if they fail to fill out a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.

From today, it is mandatory to provide details of where you will be self-isolating and your contact information.

Anyone who fails to do so could be imprisoned for up to six months or face a fine of up to €2,500.

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A Junior Minister has said it is baffling that the Government is not following World Health Organisation advice on the physical distancing length.

John Halligan has also called for an accelerating of the lifting of lockdown restrictions.

He has also been strongly critical of the Government and the National Public Health Emergency Team continuing to recommend physical distancing of two metres.

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Four men remain in custody following the seizure of guns and ammunition in Co Offaly.

The men, who are believed to be from Brazil, were arrested in Clara yesterday morning.

They're suspected of being part of a 'hit squad' hired by a side involved in an ongoing feud in the travelling community.

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The Press Ombudsman says he is worried that cost-cutting will lead to more mistakes in print, online and broadcast media.

The office has released its annual report for 2019 which shows there were 252 press complaints last year about breaches of trust, accuracy and privacy.

Ombudsman Peter Feeney says all media outlets are facing financial problems and any cut-backs could lead to further mistakes.