THE Vatican’s effort to deflect blame for the cover-up of child abuse in Cloyne has been dismissed by Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

RANK and file gardaí yesterday gave a cautious welcome to new legislation aimed at crime gangs though they warned that basic resources were still outstanding for the force.

A PIONEERING support group offering counselling and practical advice for victims of crime was launched in Cork city last night.

A TEAM of police officers and FBI agents from America are set for a three-day battle with gardaí on the fairways, which will raise money for a Cork charity.