There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.

Protesting outside the Dáil today, parents of autistic children called on the Government to take action over school places.

The Galway native said the public scrutiny of politicians has gone beyond the norm and his own family has suffered.

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Search and Recovery Coordinator Liam Sherringham says, members would benefit greatly from inclusion into further government supports

Amid rising costs for fuel, rent and food - and with inflation at a 21 year high, tempers were high.