Senior gardaí are coming under pressure to explain the exact scope of the investigation into the recording of fake breath tests after it emerged the Road Safety Authority (RSA) had expressed concerns that a case of one garda breathalysing himself to boost figures was not part of the probe.

Senior gardaí are coming under pressure to explain the exact scope of the investigation into the recording of fake breath tests after it emerged the Road Safety Authority (RSA) had expressed concerns that a case of one garda breathalysing himself to boost figures was not part of the probe.

Health chiefs and the trade union Impact are expected to hold talks next week over a row about an alleged recruitment freeze.

A childcare lecturer convicted of sexual assault charges was allowed to carry on in his post despite health chiefs, senior gardaí and the Government being made aware of the allegations against him.