Sean Fleming, Fianna Fáil public expenditure spokesperson, was right to use the word ‘reckless’ at the Dáil Public Accounts Committee when discussing the National Children’s Hospital project (Irish Examiner, October 24).

Cork footballer Denis O’Sullivan has had his application to transfer from Ballinascarthy to Clonakilty turned down.

Paul Carberry has really taken a liking to Ballinrobe this year and, having completed a superb treble at the Co. Mayo venue four weeks ago, again took the riding honours last night, completing an early double on Usa and Mickelson.

HUNDREDS of cancer patients are still being forced to travel across the country for treatment because vital medical equipment which cost the state almost €4 million three years ago continues to be mothballed.

SINN Fein president Gerry Adams said it was “time to make a stand” as he urged people to vote for his party tomorrow.

A DUBLIN hospital which this week admitted cancelling major surgery because all its intensive care beds were occupied is to seek an urgent meeting with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Nurses hit out at hospital management today accusing them of attempting to hide the escalating crisis in the country’s accident and emergency wards.

Two men in their early 20’s were arrested today in connection with two sword attacks in Co Down.

Another overcrowding crisis is developing in Dublin hospitals as the Irish Nurses Organisation warns that some Accident and Emergency Departments are full to capacity, before the weekend begins.