The Ombudsman has been criticised for its “bizarre” reasoning in refusing to uphold appeals from former residents of An Grianán seeking access to the Magdalene redress scheme.

An 84-year-old man who pleaded guilty to 10 sexually related charges has had his sentence adjourned until May 15.

A young man sustained a serious brain injury and also suffered a broken leg on a Christmas morning after being tossed into the air in an impact caused by a drink driver.