New data from the HSE shows that just one quarter of assessments of need for children were completed within the regulation timeline last year.

HSE proposals on how it would conduct Assessments Of Need (AON) for children have been deferred for a number of weeks after numerous objections.

The HSE has been warned that concerns voiced by psychologists and therapists over a revamp of assessment of need for children have not gone away amid calls for fresh consultation on the issue.

Occupational therapists have criticised changes to an assessment of need for children under disability legislation, just as a High Court judgement will compel the HSE to deliver outstanding assessments within six weeks for two families who challenged the former system.

The main body representing psychologists has slammed the HSE over proposals to change its Assessment of Need process for children, claiming it could lead to wrong diagnoses.

The popularity of Irish rugby on and off the pitch looks set to continue its meteoric rise after the glorious success of Twickenham and a historic Grand Slam.

Des O’Driscoll looks at some of the best events going on this week. 

Companies are currently mired at their lowest level of risk and volatility preparedness for at least 10 years, a survey shows, just as Britain begins formal exit negotiations with the EU.

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs hopes her injuries woes are behind her as the countdown starts to the Rugby World Cup in August.

A survey of parents has backed up figures showing serious delays in families accessing mental and physical health assessments for their children.

Irish agri-food companies are poorly-prepared for the post-Brexit risks and other challenges they face, according to a report by risk management experts Aon.

Children are waiting over a year to be assessed for disability needs in Cork — nearly four times over the legal time limit allowed.

Over 90% of companies are exposed to cyber attacks, new findings show, with just 20% actively addressing the risk.

Manchester United have had to devise a special training programme to get Luke Shaw in shape for the start of the season.

More than 3,000 jobs are on offer this weekend at a specialised career expo for the technology sector.

Running a rugby club in the Munster Junior League is a constant battle

The Ireland Women's Senior Rugby team will be wearing a new jersey when they defend their 6 Nations Grand Slam title this season.

There is good news for jobseekers today, with the announcement of 40 new positions in the Dublin area.

News of Alex Ferguson’s retirement caused an initial dip in Manchester United’s share price on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, but by the close of trading it had bounced back.

Manchester United are targeting an incredible 94 different sectors in which to do commercial deals.

Manchester United have stressed they will never sell the naming rights to Old Trafford following confirmation present shirt sponsors AON have agreed an eight-year contract to put their name to the state-of-the-art Carrington training ground.

More than 3,500 jobs are up for grabs at a major recruitment fair in Dublin today.

Some of Ireland’s leading employers will gather in Dublin’s Convention Centre on Saturday to offer graduates up to 3,500 positions.

Manchester United today announced a seven-year shirt sponsorship deal with General Motors.

Betfair are to sponsor Newbury’s big National Hunt meeting in February, featuring Europe’s richest handicap hurdle with prize money upped to £152,500.

This season’s renewal of the AON Chase at Newbury is to be named after recently retired National Hunt great Denman.

MANCHESTER United’s parent company posted a record full-year operating profit of £110.9 million (€126m) as the English soccer champions plan a $1 billion (€700m) initial public offering in Singapore.

Manchester United have confirmed two new lucrative commercial deals today, including the announcement of logistics company DHL as their first training kit sponsor.

MORE than two-thirds of senior Irish businesspeople have seen major changes in the complexities of doing business.

HE’S made and lost a million, scaled the world’s seven highest peaks, twice, and walked in Shackleton’s footsteps to the South Pole.

NEWBURY’S abandoned meeting on Saturday is poised to be rescheduled for this Friday.

Paul Nicholls will be double-handed in Saturday’s Aon Chase at Newbury with What A Friend and Noland among the nine entries for the reopened Grade Two.

NEXT month’s Aon Chase at Newbury is the most likely next port of call for Nicky Henderson’s Punchestowns.

Global insurance broker, AON, has bought Insure.ie, the online personal lines brokerage.

AON, the world’s largest insurance broker, announced yesterday, that it has acquired Insure.ie, the online personal lines brokerage.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S anti-Glazer lobby claim they are happy to wait for the asking price to fall before the Red Knights make their bid for the club.

Manchester United’s anti-Glazer lobby claim they are happy to wait for the asking price to fall before the Red Knights make their bid for the club.

The Red Knights’ dreams of rescuing Manchester United from the grips of the Glazer family have come to a dead end.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S chief executive David Gill admits he does not think the ‘green and gold’ protests are going to be abandoned in the coming season.

Manchester United have confirmed a three-country tour of North America to launch their bid for glory next season.

MANCHESTER UNITED are only “taking baby steps” with their new commercial strategy, despite managing to unveil three major deals in a week.

Manchester United are poised to provide proof that their name is still an attractive proposition despite the recent gloom around the club.

THE impact of the economic downturn on the GAA is to the fore again as Laois are on the lookout for a new sponsor.