A nursing home providing care for people with dementia in Bruree, Co Limerick, was told to remove bolts from bedroom doors by the State's health services watchdog.

Minister for Health Simon Harris has been called on to act immediately to address the financial crisis at a community hospital in order to ensure it remains open.

New recruits at their passing out parade must realise they are entering the Irish Naval Service at probably the most exciting time in its history.

A COMMUNITY hospital which provides long-term care to more than 30 elderly people is facing closure under new Government funding arrangements for nursing homes.