Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people

The massive payout is set to put an end to an eight-year row.

Spain, Ireland and Norway will formally recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday in what Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday called a "historic decision". The move has been slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.

Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state, its Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday (May 22), in a joint announcement with Oslo and Madrid.

The UK government has been told by Ireland to "stand by its commitments" on avoiding a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.