Under new legislation, body cameras, drones and CCTV could be used to crack down on the practice.

'Seamus says asking questions and relying on others for help compromises the independence of an older person'

'Highlighting the benefits of digital will bring the community into their local Connected Hub while digitalisation will bring the impact of the hub out into the local community'

'Self-belief and a can-do attitude eliminates some of the main hurdles'

'The beauty of this is its simplicity'

'Older people just need confidence to be instilled in them'

'We invite the international business community to follow this example by withdrawing completely from Russia and relocating their businesses in Ukraine'

Schools in Cavan and Monaghan are set to benefit from technology grants of more than €1.67 million. The funding will be used to support