One in four people believe the parents of morbidly obese children should face criminal prosecution for child abuse. An Irish Examiner / ICMSA opinion poll also shows 44% are in favour of a sugar tax, versus 39% who are opposed.

We are doing something wrong in this country as we are on course to be the fattest nation in Europe in 15 years. But what is it asks Andrea Mara

Two men were fighting for their lives in hospital today following separate stabbing and shooting incidents in Dublin.

A 19-year-old man was in a critical condition in hospital today following a stabbing at a train station.