Fine Gael officials will decide on whether to run under-pressure European Affairs Minister Dara Murphy in the general election at a grass-roots vote in his constituency tonight.

Joan Burton’s bid for the Labour leadership edged closer last night after her party colleague Brendan Howlin ruled himself out of running for the position.

ALMOST €10 million was paid to a private company to provide residential, aftercare and respite services for 60 troubled teenagers last year.

THE junior health minister with responsibility for mental health has announced plans to shut down a mental health facility which has been closed for the past five years.