The way the families and users of a service for the intellectually disabled have been treated by the HSE is a “national scandal”, a politician has claimed.

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has denied that government cuts will result in the loss of services to people with disabilities in the north-west.

A HOMELESSNESS support agency has said it is concerned about growing waiting lists and a potential homelessness “time bomb”.

YOUNG families and single parents who have been in crisis accommodation will benefit from a €2.5 million project aimed at reintegrating them into the community.