In total, there are 510 patients waiting on trolleys across the country today.

The committee also heard eight consultants earned over half a million euro per year - with one earning over 970-thousand euro.

Deputy Harkin said the scheme has so far saved the State over €111,000 in hospital and health transport.

Longford Councillor Paraic Brady says Minister Ryan will have blood on his hands if he does not change his priorities.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed that the European football association will be confirming the news on Budget Day.

One woman clicked on a link and provided her personal information on a website she believed was My Revenue resulting in €1800 being removed from her account.

It's understood the car involved had come to the attention of Gardaí shortly before the crash.

Willow Park FC in Athlone are looking to construct a new carpark on their premises.