The Irish sports and tourism minister said it was a vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to host major events.

The family of a five-year-old boy who died after a large mirror, which had not been securely installed, fell on to him in a department store said they “hope that this tragedy is never repeated”.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the A171 from the turn off at Roxby and the B1266. A police spokesperson said: "The road will likely be closed while we assist with the recovery of a lorry that was ...