The issue was discussed at Monday's council meeting following a motion by Oliver Moran, who said Ireland was the only democracy to offer condolences on the death of the Nazi leader in 1945. 

The pencil sold for £5,400, far below the estimate of £50,000 at Bloomfield Auctions in Belfast.

The metal pencil is engraved as a gift from his partner Eva Braun.

The Fleabag creator, 37, was speaking on stage at a Star Wars Celebration event where she discussed the film.

The Oscar-winning director said he thinks that at the core of humanity, people have ‘goodness and empathy’.

The singer sought to clarify recent comments he made in which he appeared to defend the views of West, saying he condemns all forms of hate