The European Parliament has formally backed the Brexit Allocation Fund of 5 billion.

The motion was in response to a tragic week in July in which nine people on the island died in swimming related incidents.

274 were receiving treatment in hospitals last night, down from 335 at the end of August.

HIQA inspectors visited in May of this year.

The water is now safe to drink and all consumers can now resume normal use of the water supply.

The defendant is facing trial on two charges.

Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy says regardless of the outcome later all members of Government must be held accountable.

The organisation's call comes against the backdrop of dramatic increases in fuel prices.