The Latest Breaking News from Micheal Martin

The move could see people switching on appliances in the evening to save money when power would be cheaper

Households could opt out if they still wanted to use lots of electricity during the day - but it would be more expensive

The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.”

Belgium has expelled 21 Russian diplomats for alleged spying and posing threats to security, the foreign affairs minister told lawmakers, amid similar moves by fellow EU members the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said it was not possible to coordinate such moves among all…

The Government said their activities had not been in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour.

“Four senior officials of the Russian embassy have been asked to leave the State because their activities are not in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour”

Micheal Martin said the Government has made the move following security advice and a meeting with the State’s national security team

Micheal Martin said respect for the Stormont institutions had been weakened through collapses of the Executive.

Speaking on his way into government buildings on Tuesday, he urged people to continue following public protocol and asked those who are yet to receive their booster vaccine to do so