Healthcare, technology and services company, Clanwilliam Group has acquired Irish software firm Claimsuite Sláinte in a deal believed to be worth €12m.

Sláinte Healthcare was established in 2006 and through its Vitro and Claimsure processes has seen turnover increase by more than 1,600%. Now it is eyeing a US launch, writes Trish Dromey.

'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross was so keen to start a family after marrying Tom Mahoney, she insisted the couple skip their honeymoon to concentrate on fertility treatment.