Investigations underway after school bus crash in Co Cork
Separate investigations are underway into the causes of a school bus crash in Co Cork that left three children injured.
Bus Éireann, which sub-contracted the bus, says it is investigating whether the heavy rain played a part in the accident.
Three pupils were taken to Cork University Hospital, with non life threatening injuries, after the incident in a rural area at Cregg South on the Ballyhooley to Fermoy road shortly after 8.00am this morning.
Burton confirms plans for increase in the Christmas bonus
The Tánaiste and Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has revealed plans for an increase in the Christmas bonus for social welfare recipients and pensioners.
Ms Burton says while they have limited funds, this is a priority. She has also denied it is a push for votes.
WATCH: This little girl was more than delighted to see her dad after her first day in school
We've all been there. Patiently waiting for our parents to pick us up after school and boy are you really happy to see them when they finally make an appearance.
Even better? Someone picking you up after the very first day of school.
She was pretty ecstatic.
42 shots in 35 seconds! A table tennis rally to end all rallies happened this weekend
There are many reasons why people say table tennis is one of the most skillful sports in the World.
One such reason, came last weekend in a Chinese Super League match between Xu Xin and Zhu Linfeng.
Lloyds Pharmacy enters takeover talks with McCauley’s
Lloyds Pharamcy, the US-owned network of retail pharmacies is in discussions to acquire Sam McCauley Chemists, one of Ireland’s largest independently-owned pharmacy groups, in a deal reported to be worth up to €50m.
McCauley's, which is headquartered in Wexford, operates close to 30 pharmacy shops principally south east of a line drawn from Dublin to Kerry.
