A €4m budget cut to the largest service provider for people with disabilities in the country has been branded a national scandal.

AFTER a senior clinical psychologist wrote to the Minister for Health, his employers levelled eight allegations against him, the Employment Appeals Tribunal heard yesterday.

THE deputy head of a service provider for people with learning disabilities strongly denied yesterday that a culture of bullying existed there.

A Crimestoppers campaign seeking information on the murders of three women and disappearance of five others has produced its largest ever response, it emerged today.

A RECORD number of people have responded to an appeal in relation to the deaths and disappearances of eight women.

A DIRECT appeal went out yesterday to anyone who may be harbouring secrets over the deaths and disappearances of eight women.

Crimestoppers has offered a cash reward for information that will help Gardaí solve eight outstanding cases involving women.