The floor of one apartment at an accommodation centre in Cork was found to be in 'such a state of disrepair' that it prevented the door from opening, causing a serious fire-safety issue.

It is understood the teen and his father were both injured in the incident

Call to assess legislation for impact on emissions and household electricity bills amid concerns about benefits for large energy users, such as data centres

Examiner said positive and promising talks were continuing with six outside potential investors, and with one connected possible investor

Early intervention classes, preschools for autistic children between the ages of three and five, are “slowly but surely phased out, under the guise of inclusivity”, the Dáil heard last week.