The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

More than 1,350 reports of false-positive test results had been reported to the HPRA

There are 979 people in hospital

Wales begin their Six Nations title defence against Ireland in Dublin

England and Wales named their squads on Tuesday

Wales boss Wayne Pivac named his squad for the 2022 Six Nations, which included three uncapped players

The Irish government signed up to the recent Glasgow Climate Pact and used the summit to announce a raft of ambitious goals, including the development of 5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy up to 2030. That would more than double the country’s current onshore and offshore wind power capacity.

Ireland winger underwent operation on Monday and is "not expected to play again" this campaign

Primary school teacher, 23, found dead after going for run in Tullamore, Ireland

With Ireland kicking off the Six Nations against Wales on February 5, the Government has been asked to lift restrictions on crowds at sporting events as soon as possible