Archbishop Diarmuid Martin today unleashed a scathing attack on recreational drug users, accusing of them of being inherently connected to gangland violence.

The High Court has reserved judgment until Monday on an action taken by a couple who say the Adoption Board is preventing them from adopting a child from Ethiopia.

A Polish man wanted in his native country for the alleged sexual exploitation of children has walked free from the High Court after the request for his extradition was refused.

Disability groups are hitting out at charges for long-term care for intellectually disabled people.

The Irish Foster Care Association has said that there is an urgent need for new foster parents throughout the country.