Macron says he wants Notre Dame rebuilt within five years
The French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the Notre Dame rebuilt within five years.
The historic building suffered significant damage when a blaze broke out on the roof yesterday evening.
Although much the roof was destroyed - including the central spire - firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, leaving the main structure largely intact.
Entire FAI board to step down in July
File photo of FAI main logo, ©INPHO/Ryan ByrneThe entire FAI board is to step down this summer.
Shane Ross told the Oireachtas Sports Committee that FAI had written to him to indicate that "decisive action" was being taken "as a result of the ongoing pressure" the association has faced.
It comes after John Delaney stepped down from his new role as executive vice president at the association while an independent investigation into "issues of concern" to the FAI board is carried out.
Pelosi says UK trade deal "not on the cards" if Brexit harms Good Friday Agreement
The speaker of the US House of Representatives has warned that there will be no new trade deal between the US and the UK if Brexit harms the Irish peace process.
Nancy Pelosi was speaking as she began a two-day visit to Ireland.
In a speech at the Department of Foreign Affairs, she issued a direct warning to people who believe that the UK can ease the consequences of a 'no-deal' Brexit through a new trade deal with the US.
Taoiseach confirms final cost of National Broadband Plan could be €3 billion
Leo Varadkar. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ieThe Taoiseach has confirmed the cost of the National Broadband Plan could be around €3 billion.
It had been hoped Ministers would unveil details of the project this week.
However, Communications Minister Richard Bruton yesterday confirmed that the process has been delayed until after Easter.
Defence finishes its closing arguments in Patrick Quirke's murder trial
The defence has finished its closing arguments to the jury in Patrick Quirke’s murder trial.
The 50-year-old farmer from Breanshamore, Co Tipperary has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his love rival – local DJ Bobby ‘Mr Moonlight’ Ryan.
The jurors in the trial have now heard from both legal teams for a final time and are expected to begin their deliberations next week.
