Loud noises and crowds can cause sensory overload and anxiety for lecturer Stuart Neilson, who has Asperger Syndrome, he tells Colette Sheridan

DR STUART NEILSON dislikes tying his shoelaces, walking through crowded streets, and refuses to take off his jumper on sweltering sun holidays because he hates the feeling of air on his bare skin.

Almost 11,000 new jobs were created by IDA-supported companies last year, significantly up on the previous year’s total of 4,615, according to figures released today.

People in their 40s could reduce their risk of cancer in later life with a regular dose of aspirin, it was claimed today.

Ireland's technology industry has received a welcome boost with the news that Aspect Software in Dublin is to create 80 new jobs.