Independent TD Michael Lowry: 'Despite the unfair and unfounded opinions of the Moriarty Report, there are no charges being brought against me.' Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will not be proceeding with a criminal case against Independent TD Michael Lowry following a long-running investigation by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) into the findings of the Moriarty tribunal. The Irish Times revealed 12 months ago the Garda investigation into the findings of the Tribunal had been concluded with the file sent in 2024. “The Tribunal report, which was issued back in 2011, was always flawed, not being based on hard facts or admissible evidence, but on conjecture, manipulation and speculation,” he said. He said the subsequent Garda investigation has taken 13 years, saying the time span and complexity of the investigation was unique.

Moore, who lost his title as Hawks vice-captain after the off-season incident, said another charge relating to drug paraphernalia had been dismissed. Details of the pair's arrest emerged publicly just three days out from the Hawks' Round 1 clash with traditional rivals Essendon. 'It's something that I'll always regret,' Moore told Channel Seven in an interview aired on Tuesday night. 'Having Connor there with me, I should, as an older player and vice-captain at the time, I should know better. Both stars featured in Hawthorn's opening-round defeat to GWS and are set to line up against Essendon at the MCG on Friday night.

Kyle Walker has claimed England lacked the mentality to win big games at tournaments after he announced his retirement from international football. Walker last played for the Three Lions in their World Cup qualifier against Albania in March 2025, a 2-0 victory. He was dropped for Reece James for the following match against Latvia and hasn't returned to the England squad since. Walker played in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the Euro 2020 final, the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals and the 2024 European Championship final. Walker continued: 'You're seeing videos from back home where people are jumping in canals and everything like that.

Talks begin to establish bilateral air services agreement to facilitate routesTalks on establishing a bilateral agreement to facilitate a direct air link between Ireland and Brazil have formally opened between the two countries. The agreement will provide the ­legal and regulatory framework for the operation of scheduled air services between Ireland and Brazil. DAA, which operates Dublin Airport and Cork Airport, has ongoing discussions with airlines looking to inaugurate routes from Dublin to Brazil, as well as to India and South Africa. His department hopes that the demand for a route between Ireland and Brazil will be met by a carrier from Ireland or another EU country, or Brazil. While the cap ostensibly limits annual passenger numbers at the gateway to 32 million, Dublin Airport handled 36.4 million last year.

But it is true to say the price of some flights and some routes has taken off since the US and Israel launched their attack on Iran 10 days ago. Anyone travelling to Asia and Australia from Ireland in the weeks ahead will most likely have to avoid the hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Already many flights on those routes are around 20 per cent dearer than two weeks ago and worse is coming. Jet fuel prices, which were between $85 and $90 ​(€73-€77) per barrel before the conflict are now between $150 and $200 (€128-171). That could see increased demand for short haul flights to popular sun destinations in southern Europe which could see prices climb.

The special education minister has committed to ensuring “every child is given the stability and resources they deserve” at a Cork special school which parents warn is in crisis. Minister Michael Moynihan met with a group of parents whose children attend Carrigaline Community Special School (CCSS) on Tuesday to hear their concerns. A number of parents have been attempting to raise serious concerns about issues at the school around staffing and services since 2024. A number of parents have been attempting to raise serious concerns about issues at the school around staffing and services since 2024. A spokeswoman for Cork ETB said it does not comment on individual student matters.

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The return from injury of Brian O’Driscoll and Tommy Walsh will strengthen the Cork defence for this Saturday’s Division 2 tie at home to Kildare. Ian Maguire’s return from suspension, allied to the removal of Walsh and O’Driscoll from the injury list, means the Cork defence and midfield are likely to undergo notable personnel change for the Kildare game. It wasn't just on that match that we were focusing on, it was the whole season so far,” Cleary explained. A lot of our preparation was on Kildare and Tyrone, who are our next two games. Cork are due to host Limerick in the Munster quarter-final on April 12.

A consultancy team including Limerick senior coach Paul Kinnerk have said “a cultural shift” is required in Wexford. In a list of “take home messages”, clubs in Wexford are called on to raise their standards and objectives. “A cultural shift is needed: a mindset of ambition, standards, and shared accountability across every parish and team,” the plan reads before listing the other messages. A high-quality coach development programme is also to be established. “This is an exciting moment: a chance to align, modernise, and create a player and coaching culture that Wexford can be proud of for years to come,” said Kinnerk.

British Airways has pulled all services to five Middle Eastern destinations and Israel, citing 'instability' in regional airspace during the war. Qantas does not fly to the Middle East, but has a codeshare partnership with Emirates. Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is also offering flights from Sydney to London for nearly $40,000 in April. More than 27,000 flights across the Middle East have been cancelled since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. US President Donald Trump has vowed the war is now 'pretty much' over, however time will only tell for those stranded in the Middle East as airspace instability continues.

Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Istanbul in first leg of Champions League tieBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, IstanbulArne Slot’s 100th match as Liverpool boss ended in defeat as Galatasaray capitalised on a sloppy display to win the first leg of this Champions League last-16 tie 1-0 on a deafening evening in Istanbul. The Premier League champions arrived in Turkey hoping to kick-start a disappointing second season under the Dutchman, only to return home reeling from their second loss of the campaign at rocking Rams Park. Liverpool, just like in September’s league phase encounter, fell to a 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray, where the VAR’s intervention, sloppy play and poor decisions meant Mario Lemina’s early goal secured the hosts a first leg advantage. The midfielder headed home as Slot’s side were caught napping at a corner seven minutes into a frantic, end-to-end first half that saw Florian Wirtz waste chances before and after the opener. The defender thought he had equalised, only for the VAR to adjudged he had handled to Liverpool trailing heading into next Wednesday’s second leg at Anfield.

Champions League: Atletico Madrid 5 Tottenham 2Tottenham's Champions League campaign is all but over after Antonin Kinsky's error-strewn display proved the catalyst for a punishing 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid to heighten scrutiny on Igor Tudor. Tudor hinted he may experiment for the last-16 first leg given Premier League survival was the priority, but his decision to play 22-year-old goalkeeper Kinsky backfired in spectacular fashion. This was Kinsky's first appearance since October, but before he took centre stage Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak fumbled a cross. Van de Ven passed back to Kinsky, who completely miscued his attempted pass and Alvarez walked the ball into the empty net. Spurs were fortunate Van de Ven avoided punishment for a crunching tackle on David Hancko and Llorente flashed wide before half-time.

The sealing of a person's sample was 'a safeguard' but 'not a golden bullet', senior counsel Philip Sheehan told the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Photograph: PA WireA ruling quashing a man’s drink-driving conviction over issues concerning the chain of custody of his blood sample is of “huge significance”, counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has told the Supreme Court. The sealing of the sample was “a safeguard” but “not a golden bullet”, and a chain of custody evidence is necessary, he said. The statutory presumptions did not extend to the Garda chain of evidence and the sample which grounded the certificate had not been “authenticated”, he said. Judge Iseult O’Malley remarked that counsel’s client had the necessary evidence himself because he had a container with half of his blood sample.

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City team to have the courage to stick to their own identity when they meet Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first leg tie in the Estadio Bernabeu on Wednesday evening. It should also be pointed out that familiarity appears to breed contempt among the fans: the match is not even a sell-out. Erling Haaland in training before Manchester City flew to Spain for the crucial game‘The Newcastle game defined who we are. I want to deserve to be in the next round and the only thing is to be who you are. It sounded very much like the talk he may deliver to his side before they walk out in the Bernabeu’s cauldron.

The 41-year-old mother-of-two divorced her millionaire husband and moved to Florida where she bought a house just down the road from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, the Daily Mail exclusively learned. Two sources familiar with her dissolved relationship told the Daily Mail that they separated last year. Alina Habba divorced her husband Gregg Reuben last month, the Daily Mail can exclusively reveal. Then she served a brief stint as Counselor to the President for the first few months of Trump's second term. 'If there's one thing I know about Alina Habba, it's that she doesn't take s**t from anyone,' they told the Daily Mail.