2,000 retained firefighters across the country are returning to the picket lines today.
They're resuming strike action after voting to reject a Labour Court recommendation on pay and working hours, but will cover life-threatening emergencies.
SIPTU says local authorities have refused to agree an emergency cover plan during the work stoppages, and accused them of pitting the public against the men and women of the retained services.
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The US Embassy has issued a safety warning to American citizens in Ireland.
It follows a spate of recent assaults in Dublin, including one which left an American musician in hospital with life-altering injuries.
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There will be measures in the Budget to help with the cost of living and to reduce income tax.
The Taoiseach insists both will form part of the package due to be announced in October.
Leo Varadkar says cutting income tax has been a long-term plan they started back in 2014.
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A "damning" report into the state of Ireland's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services is set to be released later today.
The Mental Health Commission has been tasked with carrying out an independent review of the quality of care given.
An interim report - published earlier this year - found some young people were "lost" in the system, while others were taking anti-psychotic medication without being properly monitored.
