Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from next Monday, to provide short-term support to parents.

The service has been cut back and is operating without any nursing support.

As part of the inspection, HIQA staff spoke to patients, staff and management at the unit, as well as observing the delivery of care and record keeping.

After failing a roadside breath test, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

It's now been confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Blanchardstown last Wednesday.

Today will see the imaging equipment powered on for the first time in order for the set up to be complete.

Calls have been made at every level with local Councillors, Senators and TDs pushing for movement on the scheme.