The hotel is owned by Mr Kai Dai, who is an investor operating under the now-defunct Immigrant Investor Programme.

'I hope to do the job to the best of my ability'

'Seanad Eireann is an important cog in the wheel of democracy in the Republic of Ireland'

He said those staff now feel they have been ignored by the process.

'There will be increased efficiency in directing patients to the most appropriate care pathway for their specific needs'

'I believe the potential of such a scheme needs to be explored as soon as possible'

A local senator is calling for increased fines for those travelling abroad. This week it was announced that new countries are expected to be added