Just how vulnerable homeless people are is highlighted in a report which found the average age of death among those living on the streets is 42 years.

Dublin Civil Defence is opening doors tonight to a homeless facility which will offer 20 beds as emergency accommodation in the run-up to Christmas.

FOUR local authorities in the Dublin region could be facing a legal challenge from private bin firms over their controversial plans to limit the number of household waste collectors in the capital.

Pension experts predicted today that other large firms could follow Rentokil Initial’s lead and close final salary schemes to existing members.