A study has found that adults who disclose abuse they suffered when they were younger can end up “retraumatised” because of issues with how their disclosures are dealt with, including delays and poor communication.

The publication of the report comes as a State-appointed group here finalises its recommendations to the Government on possible changes to our laws on possession.

Half of older people living in nursing homes could live at home, if the appropriate services were available.

An estimated 97% of heroin being trafficked into Ireland is getting through undetected, according to a major report by the United Nations.