It’s reported a workplace dispute prompted a gunman to go on a shooting spree outside the Empire State Building in New York, killing one person.

The incident happened near the city’s most popular tourist attraction at around 9 o’clock local time – or 2pm Irish time.

It’s understood the gunman – who’s been named as 53 year old Jeffrey Johnson – went into his former place of work – were he was a designer of women’s accessories – and shot a colleague.

As he left the shop – he was encountered by police – and opened fire – injuring up to ten people.

Eventually the police shot Mr. Johnson dead.

Anders Breivik – the man who murdered 77 people in Norway last year – has made a statement in court this evening – apologising to “militant nationalists” for not having killed more people in the attacks last July.
/> The 33 year old was today sentenced to 21 years in jail – after he was declared sane by a court in Oslo.

Speaking in court this evening and through a translator, Breivik said he will not appeal the sentence – as it would only give legitimacy to the courts.

Gardaí are searching for a man who escaped from custody last night.

The incident happened at around quarter past 7 yesterday evening -when the 25 year old man was being brought into Limerick Prison.

He had earlier appeared at Tralee District Court on a car theft charge.

Another man – a 23 year old co-accused – who also tried to escape at the same time – was apprehended by Gardaí a short time later, near the prison.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

/> Bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn and his children have been given more time to disclose details of their international property assets to IBRC.

The High Court granted the extension having heard the Quinns are in breach of court orders issued at the end of July.

Sean Quinn and his family were to complete the disclosure process by August 13th.

But today the High Court has varied 2 court orders by granting them an extension until next Friday.

The Children’s Minister has confirmed that a date for the Children’s Rights Referendum will be revealed in a few weeks time, when the Cabinet returns for the Autumn Dáil term.

Frances Fitzgerald’s comments come after Fianna Fail expressed concern that there’s been a delay in the publishing of the wording of the constitutional amendment.

The party also said it’s worried that a rushed referendum may lead to the public being badly informed.