A number of politicians have welcomed what appears to be a breakthrough in finding a solution to tackling excessive gynaecological waiting lists at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH).

IN September 2013 scientist Professor Stephen Hawking spoke in favour of assisted suicide for people with terminal diseases, reigniting a debate that has been gathering momentum ever since.

PROFESSOR Michael Murphy will become president of University College Cork on February 1 next, following his appointment by the governing body yesterday.

THE next president of University College Cork is expected to be named by the college governing body today.