Reported crimes have risen significantly so far this year, with increases in property crimes, crimes against the person, and sexual offences, Garda figures show.

One hundred garda stations are to shut in the most radical restructuring of the force since the foundation of the State.

One hundred Garda stations across the country are to close next year.

Some 359 people are waiting for treatment at the country's hospitals this evening.

GARDAÍ across the country want armed officers on the street on a permanent basis to combat an “increase in armed violence”.

Some 323 motorists were arrested for drink-driving over the bank holiday weekend, Gardai revealed tonight.

GARDAÍ yesterday swooped on an eastern European gang of hardened criminals who were running a car theft and extortion racket in Dublin.

A REPORT on treating drugs abuse has found that juveniles are getting hooked at a younger age, and there’s an increase in the number of young women requiring help.

LESS than one in 10 incidents of domestic violence resulted in a conviction last year, garda figures show.

ONE of the country’s busiest health authorities has managed to treat almost two million people in the past year — 30,000 more than its previous record.

THE likelihood of serious measles and mumps outbreaks is increasing rapidly as immunisation levels reach dangerously low levels, a health board report has warned.