The woman, aged in her early 20s, has a family history of mental health concerns and domestic violence.

A 15-year-old boy in care whose weight has ballooned to 19st may have been prescribed medication for a condition he might not have, the High Court heard yesterday.

THE HSE has still not told the family of a young man who died having been in care whether they will release his file, despite seven requests to do so.

Police chiefs tonight defended operations at the controversial Corrib gas project after a human rights body accused officers of acting unlawfully, failing to take protesters seriously and claimed a Superintendent misled the public.