A garda investigation has been launched into an alleged fraud at a charity which provides services to people with an intellectual disability.

Information Commissioner Emily O’Reilly has called on the Government to speed up election promises made to voters to introduce major reforms and extensions to freedom of information legislation.

THE Brothers of Charity are planning a multi-million euro project to relocate people with disabilities into the community.

SIPTU and a leading charity clashed last night over claims the charity was delaying giving permanent status to temporary staff with long service.