Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison. Holly Wells (left) and her best friend, Jessica Chapman who were murdered by Ian Huntley (Handout/PA)Murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, reportedly attacked Huntley. “Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday February 26. “A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.” Huntley murdered Holly and Jessica after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002. At the time, Huntley lived with Maxine Carr who was a teaching assistant at Holly and Jessica’s primary school.

“We are a very high-performing organisation,” a senior executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) told the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in December. “We punch well above our weight.”The executive was speaking about the organisation’s work in fisheries and environmental protection. The case highlighted concerns about allegations made under protected disclosures being “weaponised” and revealed allegations about the actions of politicians in relation to such claims. The department told the PAC in January an independent report on complaints by a whistleblower had been referred to the Garda Commissioner. O’Donnell is claiming he was unfairly dismissed by IFI and penalised for making protected disclosures.

In the meantime, the vulnerability of the global economy to energy prices will be tested. Imported oil is the single largest energy source in the country for transport, cars and trucks; oil makes up 93 per cent of transport energy. Indeed, disruption to gas rather than oil might hit Europe most dramatically. This week alone, European gas prices surged by 45 per cent because EU gas storage is critically low. Meanwhile, the price of food is in part determined by the price of fertiliser, and modern fertiliser comes from chemicals, underpinned by oil prices.

Any increase in wholesale gas prices will affect electricity bills, according to Daragh Cassidy of bonkers.ie. As a result, any increase in wholesale prices usually takes several weeks, if not months, to feed through into higher household bills. He said a sustained 50 per cent increase in wholesale gas prices might translate into a 20-25 per cent increase in domestic bills, amounting to about €600 a year. The average Irish motorist drives 17,000km a year, so a 10 cent increase would add about €130 to the annual cost of motoring. Prices could continue to climb if the conflict deepens and the impact on global oil prices worsens.

Luckily, the kitchen in this Granary Wharf apartment faces the ‘back’ of the property and not out over the water. The living room’s big double doors and window will let you keep track of it all with your feet up and binoculars — or an easel — to hand. The double doors open out onto a large patio area. “You’re right on the water front here, and there are magnificent harbour views,” says Trevor O’Sullivan of Lisney SIR. Both bedrooms are doubles and the main one also has patio access via double doors.

VICTORIA Road is a fine example of how roads can shape first impressions of a neighbourhood. There’s other building activity imminent on Victoria Road. Development site at Parkhurst, Victoria Road Cork, was sold by Sherry FitzGerald for above the €1.55m asking price in 2025. For those who would prefer one of the original Victoria Road homes, Laurel Bank is on the market for €910,000. From the first floor, a trio of windows overlooks Victoria Road from the main, expansive bedroom.

A Government-chartered flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East has departed Oman and is expected to arrive in Dublin later tonight. The flight, arranged by the department of foreign affairs to assist Irish citizens in the region, left Oman earlier today and will make a scheduled stop in Cairo before continuing on to Ireland.

The Taoiseach and the foreign affairs minister have both condemned the strike on a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon that left several Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured. Micheál Martin called the attack “reckless” and paid tribute to the Irish troops who rushed to assist their Ghanaian colleagues. He confirmed he had been fully briefed and that all Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL are safe and accounted for. Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Lebanon is “extremely worrying”. Ms McEntee said she had raised these concerns with EU and Gulf counterparts and discussed the situation directly with Lebanon’s foreign minister.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Luke Beddows. One snap showed Lauren enjoying a snack in her underwear as her husband Luke placed his hand on her belly. Popular presenter Lauren was flooded with congratulations by fans, including from her celebrity pals. Lauren presents The Official Chart: First Look show and Radio 1‘s Life Hacks for the BBC. Speaking at the time of the announcement, Lauren said: 'I'm absolutely over-the-moon to officially be joining the BBC Radio 1 family.

War in Iran to spark mortgage hikes and push motor fuel prices over €2 a litreQatar has warned price of oil could hit $150 a barrel in coming daysExperts say, drawn-out Middle East conflict will send mortgage rates back upCharlie Weston Today at 06:30The price of a litre of motor fuel is tipped to go over €2 this weekend as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction noticesAnother company owned by Martin Sinnott issued 36 eviction notices in a Wexford estate last week but later withdrew themMartin Sinnott and Leonie Grant are directors of Patchflow Ltd and Percolt LtdAmy Molloy Today at 06:30Dublin City Council has pulled out of an agreement to lease 37 apartments for social housing from a company connected to Wexford developer Martin Sinnott due to delays completing the properties.

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland get job done against disruptive WalesIreland kept their hopes of a Triple Crown rolling with victory over a Wales side which showed they are going in the right direction. The Irish Examiner's Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discussed the game

FA Cup: Mansfield 1 Arsenal 2Eberechi Eze’s thumping strike saw Arsenal survive a scare at Mansfield as Mikel Arteta’s men reached the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win that keeps their quadruple hopes alive. However, the spirited Stags’ memorable FA Cup journey and hopes of an almighty shock would be ended by the man who scored when Crystal Palace won the competition last season. Marli Salmon among the starters on a day when fellow 16-year-old Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest ever FA Cup player and was denied by an early Liam Roberts save at a sold-out One Call Stadium. Cristhian Mosquera saw an effort deflect over moments later, but Mansfield responded well against an Arsenal side looking uncomfortable in an unfamiliar back three. Jaden Dixon came on for debut in place of seemingly injured Riccardo Calafiori and Dowman was replaced by star Bukayo Saka, who was denied superbly by Liam Roberts.

Arsenal survive Mansfield scare to keep quadruple dream alive - 6 talking points READ MORE :Arsenal suffer new injury blow as attacker forced off vs Mansfield in FA Cup battle READ MORE :On occasions, it showed. A pimpled League One pitch is no place for drag-backs and flicks, as Dowman and Salmon soon discovered. Late in the first half, Salmon was left one-on-one with the muscular Rhys Oates, a 31-year-veteran of nine EFL clubs. And that is why it was no surprise when Evans fired Mansfield level early in the second half. It was true international quality, and as much as Mansfield continued to show heart, it was enough to keep Arsenal firing on all fronts.

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran 'will be hit very hard' today and dubbed the country the 'loser of the Middle East', after Dubai Airport was evacuated following an Iranian drone attack. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump hit out at Iran's President Masoud Pezeshki, who earlier claimed that attacks against its Gulf neighbours would stop - only to be contradicted by Iran's Revolutionary Guards hours later. Elsewhere, it was reported today that the UK has halved the readiness time for aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ahead of a possible deployment to the region. The comments came as intense Iranian fire targeted the Gulf Arab states on Saturday morning as Israel and the United States kept up their air strikes targeting the Islamic Republic. There were repeated attacks on Saturday morning on Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.