Department of Children says local authorities will check whether creches are breaching funding deal to freeze fees at 2021 levels

End of private maternity care in publicly funded hospitals ‘will be a real problem’, says former NMH master

‘Exit costs’ for 67 people accepted for scheme were €8.5m, with 30 roles ‘suppressed’, broadcaster’s annual report shows

Former radio presenter Claire Byrne is the only on-air talent to feature in top 10 highest paid staff last year

Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins said there was ‘no evidence’ that the alumina ends up in ‘the Russian military complex’

Proposal comes after wildfire, suspected to have been caused by disposable barbecue, destroyed 20 hectares of Killarney National Park

New regulations are set extend the existing ban for e-scooters from under-16s to under-18s

Fonthill Lodge group said requirement to freeze fees threatens the survival of two childcare facilities

E-scooters to be banned for under-18s under proposals agreed by Government

Charlie’s Childcare had signed up to State funding scheme, agreeing to keep fees at 2021 levels in return

The use of the app will not be compulsory and older forms of ID will still be usable

Seventeen consultants on public-only contracts received written permission by Dublin hospital’s master to carry out private care

At the highest level in Government there is much sensitivity about the Co Limerick plant

Minister says fire started by human activity and ‘zero tolerance attitude’ now taken toward such activity

Final attempt to include services in high-profile legislation fails