A GP practice in West Cork has received no applications for two advertised vacancies.

The Fine Gael Cork South West TD says he is no longer able to balance political life with having a young family.

There has been no progress on Children's Disability Network Teams over the last three years, according to Fianna Fáil.

Completion dates on approved upgrade works on five community hospitals across West Cork have been pushed out by up to three years, it has emerged.

It comes after it threatened to shut down its entire care services due to financial difficulties.

The opposition party's agriculture spokesperson Charlie McConalogue demanded the clarity before Wednesday night's House of Commons votes on all different Brexit options.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said all parties are "inching towards" a Brexit deal but warned "there are a few ups and downs in these negotiations yet" as the March 29 deadline moves into view.

"Today is Valentine’s Day. This is a special day where you should spend quality time with your loved one"

Fine Gael secured three seats in the Bandon-Kinsale area last night, with Fianna Fáil securing two seats and Sinn Féin's Rachel McCarthy topping the poll.