A Leitrim resident reported major difficulty in making contact with local County Registration offices to register the death of his father.

New figures have been released under Freedom of Information.

The HSE, The Department of Social Protection and local authorities were the most commonly complained about institutions.

The discussions between the current owners and the Irish Red Cross are at an early stage.

Fuels for Ireland says the world is facing 'entirely unprecedented times' when it comes to oil prices.

The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.

Meanwhile, Trade union SIPTU is accusing the government of moving to privatise local services for the unemployed which have been run as non-profits for years.

Almost €100m was spent on social supports in Roscommon alone.