Universities and colleges may soon have to provide drug and alcohol free spaces.

Tattersalls Ireland yesterday told Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) it has until October 1 to establish a “sustainable guaranteed funding mechanism” or the Meath venue will be unable to host its 2013 international horse trials.

The Minister for State at the Department of Health and Children, Mr Ivor Calley launched a pilot project using assistive technology today to help older people with disabilities to live independently at home.

The Minister for State at the Department of the Environment, Bobby Molloy, announced today the halving of the numbers of people awaiting driving tests.