Sinn Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane has said there needs to be a fresh review of cardiac services in the South East.

Almost one in five children waiting more than a month for a dedicated social worker is in serious danger of neglect and physical or sexual abuse, it has emerged.

The Government earned over €2 billion last year in excise duty on fuel alone, accounting for nearly 30% of all of the money spent on fuel in Ireland last year.

Sinn Fein TD Martin Ferris has responded to media reports this evening that he has a medical card to cover his expenses.