Bigger hospitals offer better outcomes to patients brought in for urgent care out of main working hours, a consultant doctor has said.

A top consultant is demanding action to tackle the obesity epidemic.

Fabian Burns has been confirmed as the new Fermanagh senior hurling manager.

Almost 41% of Irish people are overweight and nearly 20% are obese, according to a survey conducted by Abbot Laboratories.

The country's largest health authority has said it could open more than 300 additional beds next year if promised State funding is provided.