A senior official in the Department of the Taoiseach will be questioned today over the abandoned appointment of Katherine Zappone as a special envoy.
Secretary-general Martin Fraser will appear before the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee.
The cabinet approved Ms Zappone's appointment in late July - before she pulled out amid controversy over the selection process.
Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland urge everyone to 'Unite to Turn the Tide
July has been one of the busiest months in years for rescue services, with warm weather bringing more people to Wicklow beaches, rivers and lakes.
Bray Wanderers Head To Cobh Amid Apparent Cross-Channel Interest In Seagulls Talent
New Laws Boost Protection In Wicklow Mountains National Park
A dedicated National Parks Bill will put nature conservation first and help manage growing visitor numbers.
Woman Dies In Waters At Wicklow Beach
The incident occurred on the outskirts of Wicklow town, near the Blainroe golf club.
Wicklow Housing Remains Ireland's Most Expensive Outside Dublin
Strong demand, low vacancy and limited housing stock are keeping county prices elevated.
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The Wicklow Way with Nikki Hayes
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Heavy rain shower
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