Brendan Grace's son-in-law has spoken of the comedian's illness and his willingness to return to the limelight.

Grace is an Irish showbiz veteran, with a lengthy career over 50 years spanning into music, stand-up comedy and acting.

A Kerry hotel that was closed by the local authority yesterday because of alleged serious fire breaches, has been allowed to reopen.

The Government will press ahead with cuts to the school bus transport scheme, a minister told more than 400 parents and teachers at a meeting in Listowel, Co Kerry last night.