A HELPLINE for the elderly has extended its hours in order to assist pensioners who are calling for advice in ever increasing numbers.

THE health service has just one paediatric rheumatologist to treat a potentially crippling condition that affects up to 1,000 children, resulting in delayed appointments and poor outcomes for many.

MOTORISTS can save over €1,700 per annum on the cost of car insurance by shopping around between insurance firms, according to the latest survey by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

PAY up or get caught — that was the message An Post sent yesterday to an estimated 157,000 householders who do not have television licences.