The LauraLynn Children's Hospice has announced an expansion of their services, funded entirely by public donations.

Cases of drug addicts seeking treatment and rehabilitation in Ireland have soared by 52% over the last six years, according to research.

PUBLIC hospitals are owed almost €200 million in unpaid private patient charges, inpatient levies and other costs over the past year as a direct result of insurance coverage delays.

THE HSE has spent more than half a million euro since the start of 2007 investigating bullying allegations and paying out compensation to workers targeted by harassment.