Computer systems across the country have been affected by the hack.

People are being urged to consider all their options before presenting at the hospital for treatment

There is concern that some people may not have given full consent to be accommodated long-term in nursing homes

Regional Hospital Mullingar remains very busy this evening

The centre was due to open in the first quarter of the year but delays die to Covid have pushed the date out to next month

Concern has bene expressed at the increasing waiting lists for child-centered services in Longford

Parents have been highlighting the added stress that the pandemic has added to pregnancy and parenthood over the past 14 months

With schools closed, parents working from home and travel restricted, many people are turning to tv, gaming and social media to get through the day.