Calls are being made for the establishment of accommodation outside Cork's emergency hospitals in order to speed up the turnaround times of ambulances
It comes as Cork hospitals were identified as having the worst ambulance turnaround times in the country
The Lifeline Ambulance Service say ambulances are failing to meet the 30 minute target for off-loading a patient and getting back on the road and need more support when they reach a hospital emergency department.
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There's a level of fear in Limerick after a young woman was murdered in the city on Tuesday.
The victim, who was in her 20s and from Romania, was discovered at an apartment at Riverdock House on the Dock Road.
A post-mortem has been completed but the results are not being disclosed for operational reasons.
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A Cork couple say they plan to fight their eviction notice all the way to the High Court.
Colm O'Nuanain says they have been served a notice of termination, and have until April 15th to vacate the property.
The couple, who have two young children, says the government's decision to lift the ban has left them feeling 'hopeless'.
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A retired Garda detective says he would be 'surprised' if there weren't any prosecutions into allegations of sexual abuse within the Defence Forces.
Pat Marry says if matters are investigated properly and there is evidence to support the claims, then prosecutions are likely.
A 'national operation' has been set up to investigate allegations - with 26 already received, some dating back to the 60s.
