Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly will give more than six hours of evidence before two Oireachtas Committees later.
The Public Accounts Committee and the Media Committee will seek answers on hidden payments made to the broadcaster which kicked off three weeks of controversy at RTÉ.
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The Agriculture Minister's condemned the treatment of animals by farmers screened on television last night.
A Prime Time Investigates programme showed scenes of animal cruelty at several marts.
It's led to calls for proper enforcement of EU regulations to ensure animals are treated with respect.
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Cork City Councillors have voted in favour of the disposal of part of Bishop Lucey Park to the FreeMasons.
The Irish Examiner report that the disposal of 54 square metre parcel of the park for €1 plus €1500 in costs to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Munster free masons will allow an extension to the Masonic Hall on Tuckey street, in order to improve fire safety and access.
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Cork's newest bridge has been officially named.
Cork City Council has confirmed that the 4m wide bridge connecting Grange to Tramore Valley Park has been named Vernon Mount Bridge.
598 nominations were received from the Public, through a naming process set up by Cork Cuty Council.
