Difficulties filling up to 75 posts in the Central Statistics Office (CSO) are impacting on plans for a new national sexual violence survey, which is not due to commence until 2021.

Latest: The Education Minister Richard Bruton says the Government continues to have confidence in the Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O'Sullivan, despite recent Garda scandals.

Catch up on this morning's headlines...

The lengthy delay in obtaining telephone records vital to the investigation into Raphoe cattle dealer Richie Barron’s death was not acceptable, an assistant commissioner said today.

Calls to Dublin's Rape Crisis Centre have increased by 18%, annual statistics have revealed.