A vermin infestation, broken showers, a leaking roof, and unsecured ceiling fittings are just some of the alleged problems with a Cork sports hall, leading to claims that Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa (CSN) students are being treated like “second-class citizens”.

Students say they will drop out of college courses because of plans to close three Government-funded crèches.

Bus driver Lee Holbrook strangled an 18-year-old student on his bus after she refused him sex, a court heard today.