The leaders of the new Irish coalition government confirm 11 nominees to Seanad Éireann (Irish Senate).

The Dáil has not sat for two weeks following a dispute over speaking rights for a group of Independent TDs

The ruling means the group of six TDs cannot contribute to Leaders' Questions in the Dáil every week.

Speaking after his first official visit to Stormont in his new role, Harris said Irish unity is not his current priority.

The Dáil had been suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber.

The election of a taoiseach has been suspended until Thursday morning after a day of bitter rows in the Dáil.

The two big parties have brought in the Regional Independent Group and the Healy-Rae brothers. Who are they?

Fine Gael members vote by 93.9% to ratify the proposed plan ahead of the coalition forming on Wednesday.