TEAGASC students are now embracing new technology in pursuing their education through an online learning environment.

CRITICAL illness insurance claims have risen by 73% over the last four years and in 2004 half of all claims were cancer-related.

CRITICAL illness insurance payouts have doubled in four years.

TWO-THIRDS of claimants under critical illness policies last year were under the age of 50, assurance company New Ireland said yesterday.