The Irish Prison Service has said the number of recognised criminal gangs in the prison system has almost doubled to 34 in the last year, with the number of gang members increasing by 25%.

Unions are calling on the Government to tackle the cost-of-living pressures currently being felt by workers.

Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with drink and drug driving.

Four people have been rescued from the River Seine near Paris after a bus driven by a trainee driver collided with a parked vehicle before plunging into the water, officials said.

The Minister for Justice has said the State wants Daniel Kinahan to face serious organised crime charges in Ireland.