• Bertie displays political animal instincts on big day out at zoo

  The mystery of where Bertie Ahern acquired his political survival instincts was finally solved yesterday when, opening a major extension of Dublin Zoo, he said: "I've spent practically all my life here."

• Prisoner releases signal end of the Maze

  Another chapter in the Northern Ireland Troubles closed yesterday with the release of the final batch of republican and loyalist inmates from the Maze Prison which will now be shut. Only 14 prisoners, guarded by 120 officers, remain inside and they are expected to be moved soon to neighbouring Maghaberry Jail.

• Documents on £100,000 Haughey payment stolen

  Documents linked to a payment of £100,000 to Mr Charles Haughey in 1989 were stolen from the house of an executive of the Custom House Docks Development Company Ltd (CHDDCL) early yesterday.

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