THE head of a support group for victims has praised a garda-led pilot scheme in which young offenders before the courts are dealt with by specially trained gardaí liaising with social workers.

THE opening of a second hospital for the long-stay care of elderly people in Kerry has been delayed because the building may not comply with standards required by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

A PETITION has been launched in Tralee to collect 10,000 signatures in support of a campaign for a local community hospital.

A KERRYMAN who brought joy and laughter to millions was honoured in his home town of Tralee on Saturday.

NINE Victim Support board members have already resigned from the troubled organisation because of the alleged bullying and aggression of one member, it emerged yesterday.

IRELAND’S leading support group for victims of crime is in crisis after the resignation of two-thirds of its board last night.