Waterford Fine Gael TD John Deasy has demanded the local Fine Gael organisation be stood down as he hit back against a motion of no-confidence in him.

The extent to which a “clique of HSE managers” conspired to cover up the Grace foster abuse sex scandal will be investigated in the commission of inquiry after the Government was forced to change the terms of reference.

The Government is to move to change the law to protect vulnerable disabled adults following the ‘Grace’ sex abuse scandal.

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has caved in to demands to allow people pay the €100 household tax at post offices.

THE country received some positive news yesterday with the announcement of almost 600 new jobs around the country, including 445 positions in 24 new start-up companies.