A round-up of today's other stories in brief.
Arrest order issued for Latvian vessel
The High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Latvian ship that has been anchored off Co Louth for six weeks. The International Transport Federation sought the warrant in an attempt to end a dispute between the owners of the Fortuna I and its 11 crew members, who the federation says are still owed wages.
It says it sought the warrant after the ship's owners failed to engage with Dundalk harbour authorities and shipping interests prepared to take over the operation of the vessel.
The vessel's owners, Spaider Shipping, now have 10 days to present their case in court for having the warrant withdrawn.
Food safety closures ordered
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland closed three Dublin food businesses in April for breaches of food safety legislation. The orders were served on China House Restaurant, Parnell Street; 6 Moore Lane (kitchen at rear), Moore Lane; and Little Sicily restaurant, Parliament Street, Temple Bar.
One improvement order was served by environmental health officers on Alexandria Italian Restaurant, Castle Street, Kells, Meath.
A closure order is served where it is deemed that there is or is likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health at or in the premises.
Man for trial for murdering brother
A man charged with the murder of his brother in Tralee, Co Kerry, on New Year's Eve has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
Ailbe Lonergan (31), Quill Street, single and unemployed, is charged with the murder of Michael Lonergan (34). He was remanded in custody.
Michael Lonergan, a father of five, was stabbed a number of times during a row at a New year's Eve party at his home.
Man 'did not mean' to kill his brother
A Cork man accused of fatally stabbing his brother told gardaí he did not mean to kill him when they fought during an argument, a jury in the Central Criminal has heard.
Patrick Lynch (25), Fairfield Square, Farranree, denies murdering Peter Lynch jnr (27) at Fairfield Square in August 2006.
Det Garda Tom Carthy told Isobel Kennedy, prosecuting, that during interview Mr Lynch remained visibly upset. He was concerned about whether he would be charged with murder.
The trial continues before Mr Justice Barry White.
Four years for video shop thefts
A man who carried out eight robberies, including three on the same shop, and apologised several times to staff when leaving, has been given four years in prison.
Stephen Devine (26), Harelawn Avenue, Clondalkin, pleaded guilty to Judge Katherine Delahunt at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the robberies of six Chartbuster stores and two Xtravision branches from July 2005 to April 2006.