Ukraine reacted with scepticism to Russia's promise in negotiations to scale down military operations around Kyiv, as some Western countries expected Moscow to intensify its offensive in other parts of the country.

The Cabinet has signed off on proposed new laws on sick pay, that will make it mandatory for all employers to offer a minimum level of cover.

A tented facility at the Defence Forces' Gormanstown camp might be needed in the near future to accommodate people arriving from Ukraine.

The Rehab Group has said that data has been accessed externally from some of its IT systems following a recent cyber attack.

A levy on disposable coffee cups will be introduced in the coming months in an effort by the Government to cut their use.

A young Russian woman who has become one of the most vocal and visible anti-war protesters in Dublin has spoken about how the invasion of Ukraine has left her "hating herself".

A look at the 35th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Over 23,800 people are waiting for a neurology appointment, according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland.

Fáilte Isteach, the language support service for migrants has increased the number of trained volunteers in its programmes nationwide, to teach English to those fleeing war in Ukraine.

Detectives investigating the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius have arrested a former security guard at the hotel where she was killed, his lawyer has said.

Five people have been killed in a gun attack near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, in the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's stand-up comedy shows have reportedly increased "dramatically" following the Oscars altercation with Will Smith, with the comedian yet to publicly comment on the drama of Sunday night.

Four senior officials at the Russian Embassy have been asked to leave the State, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

The Minister for Education has described the proposed Senior Cycle reform plan as a "deliberate move to reduce stress on students".

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the advice he has received is not to consider bringing in any new public health measures, even though the number of coronavirus infections in Ireland is likely running into hundreds of thousands a week.

Troy Parrott came off the bench to secure a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 international friendly victory for the Republic of Ireland over Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium.

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland has said it has a "substantial issue" with plans for teachers to assess their own students at Leaving Certificate level.

Expanding nature reserves to cover at least 30% of the planet by 2030 is the flagship proposal of high-stakes talks to rescue Earth's animals and plants from human destruction.

Sinn Féin has launched its Stormont Assembly election campaign, describing the 5 May poll as the "most important in a generation".

A charity which helps people with intellectual disabilities has called for the necessary resources to be made available to cater for people with special needs who are fleeing Ukraine.