EU leaders believe the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis could be "1973, 1979 and 2022" all in one in terms of the potential impact on the global economy", Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned.

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by US President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to ⁠end his conflict with Iran.

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Ireland has complied with all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024, and is on track to meet its targets for 2030.

People who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to negligence are calling on the Government to urgently enact legislation to provide for the annual payment of damages, known as Periodic Payment Orders.

Temperatures could reach up to 21C in parts of Ireland over the weekend, Met Éireann has said.