Labour TDs and rebels within the party share a resigned view of the budget measures but some hold out hope for some type of U-turn on the more significant cuts unveiled.

A defamation action by the Cork developer Michael O’Flynn against European Affairs Minister Lucinda Creighton may be heard next week.

Eoghan Murphy says Budget Day should be the most boring day in the year, writes political editor Paul O’Brien.

GARDAÍ are investigating three cases of alleged sexual exploitation of Irish children under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act.

INVESTMENT in infrastructure is a priority for business owners and their employees in the south-east if industry, tourism and commerce in the region is to compete on a level playing field.

Almost one in 10 people treated for drug and alcohol misuse in the south east were under the age of 18, a report revealed today.

CANCER patients in the south-east travelling to Dublin for radiotherapy treatment have the worst transport options in the country.

Waterford United have announced the arrival of former Republic of Ireland star Paul McGrath as the club’s new Director of Football and Development and Alan Reynolds as player/manager.