The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier will reportedly announce later whether a deal can be looked at by EU leaders this week.

If not, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would have to ask for an extension.

Brexit negotiators worked late into the night in Brussels with just over two weeks until the Halloween deadline.

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The Children's Ombudsman claims young people have died by suicide because of the Government's 'inaction' on mental health.

Dr Niall Muldoon is angry at the delay in implementing the Pathfinder Project for Youth Mental Health - a cross-departmental initiative that was suggested five years ago.

In a letter to the Health Minister Simon Harris, which has been released under the Freedom of Information Act, he claims many thousands of children have been left on waiting lists and been turned away from adolescent units.

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It is claimed adults with intellectual disabilities are being forced to couch-surf with relatives because they cannot get access to residential care services.

While there are almost 1,400 children waiting for specialist help, according to support group the Cope Foundation.

It is calling for a €30m a year increase in funding in order to be able to meet demand for its services.

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A new centre for asylum seekers is expected to open in Co Leitrim in the next few weeks.

It will see 20 three and four bed apartments made available to families in Ballinamore.

In a statement, the Department of Justice confirmed it is working to secure new accommodation - but it has not confirmed locations.

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Penneys says some of its products are being re-sold by third parties, at higher prices, through Amazon.

The company says it does not have a commercial partnership with the online retailer, after reports it had set up an online shopping service.

"We encourage our customers to visit us in our stores", the company says in a tweet.