IRELAND’S rejection of the Lisbon treaty has created uncertainty among multinational companies here, according to the head of one of the country’s largest employers.

ALL students and teachers need access to the latest technology in class if young people are to meet the challenges of the 21st century, the head of software giant Microsoft Ireland has warned.

THE oldest and youngest residents on one of Waterford’s proudest streets gave the county’s hurlers the thumbs up yesterday, ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final clash with Limerick at Croke Park.

PEOPLE in the Mid-West with neurological illnesses face a wait of more than a year to get to see a consultant, the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland president said.