The National Treatment Purchase Fund said it had suspended all insourcing work at the public hospital since April 11th.

The HSE audit also revealed that targets for reducing waiting lists for children for spinal surgery are not being met

The Labour leader explained the submission of the ineligible expense was a 'technical mistake', adding she was 'more than happy' to refund the amoung in question

Minister for Media, Catherine Martin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee on Wednesday and will tell TDs and senators she is expanding the of reference of the forensic ants, Mazars.

An investigation found there was a contractual obligation to pay Mr Tubridy, who was not named, two amounts of €75,000 in excess of his contract

Judge Codd imposed a two-year sentence which she suspended in full on condition that he pay recompense within six months to the two remaining clients