The Taoiseach tried to inject some life into one of the dullest referendum campaigns in recent memory by comparing it to The X Factor.

Up to 60 newly qualified public health nurses due to take up roles in a range of vital primary care services are in “no man’s land” over fears their promised jobs may no longer exist.

Supermarket chain Centra has had to scrap a children’s allowance day promotion which included low-cost alcohol as part of the deal following a hail of criticism.