A hedgehog scaring some children and a demand for a glass of water are just two of the ridiculous reasons people have dialled 999.

The Dublin Fire Brigade processed 700 calls this Halloween, answering one 999 report every 40 seconds, they also attended 193 bonfires.

The European Union has agreed to end mobile roaming charges within two years and allow travellers to pay the same price for calls, text messages and data anywhere in the 28 EU nations.

Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has repaid a further €1,300 to the Oireachtas over phone calls made to Kenya.