Minister for Justice is ‘not for turning’ when it comes to introduction of once-off €520 fee for District Court cases

Other Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed support for the practice in advance of the vote

Former solicitor and operator of dog day care service denies defaming recently elected Dublin Central representative

Matt Carthy says they ‘were either asleep at the meeting or trying to backtrack’ over letter to Justice Minister

Galway-based Allpro Services states it works in security, cleaning, pest control, sanitary services and landscaping

Fine Gael’s Paula Butterly ‘happy to correct’ incident at committee

This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973

But Jim O’Callaghan says single flat-rate payments for solicitors in court will be brought in as planned

First elected to represent Dún Laoghaire in 1965, Andrews held seat until stepping down in 2002

Cuts are due to expire at end of July, with Taoiseach and Tánaiste saying there will be no ‘cliff edge’

Proponents say proposal has had plenty of examination - but opponents may play for time

Some Government TDs argue at Oireachtas health committee that pushing Bill through rapidly could cause divisions

Finding replacement for David McRedmond has strained relations between company and parent department

The panel is examining pandemic responses across hospitals, the community and nursing homes, along with wider economic and societal impacts

Decision on whether to allow them lapse or extend in some form must be taken in next 10 days