A HSE paramedic who “patently abused” his position of trust when assaulting two female first aid students has been jailed.

A 36-year-old paramedic who assaulted two female first aid students when he placed them in a chokehold six years ago was today described as ‘timid’ by a retired Garda.

A six-year-old boy was in the front seat of his grandmother’s car when it reversed with the hand-brake off and knocked over and killed his granny.

There is growing support amongst the population for the introduction of same sex marriages, a new survey has revealed.