New research has shown that 20% of Irish families spend between four and 10 hours per weekday in front of a screen; at weekends, the figure goes up to 50%. 

The baby boom continues at Dublin Zoo as a second Asian elephant to be born in the last six weeks arrived on Tuesday.

Confectionery and drinks giant Cadbury Schweppes today announced plans to cut its global workforce by around 15% – equivalent to around 7,500 jobs.