The man was brought to Tallaght Hospital for treatment but got away from prison officers at about 6am on Saturday morning.

Kyle Knell, 29, with an address at Tynan Drive in Newtownabbey, was brought before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Fire units from Cork City and County are on scene, along with a critical care doctor, gardaí, and paramedics.

So far no incidents have been reported to gardaí.

It comes as the country grapples with a surge in winter bugs and respiratory infections.

Deputy president of the Irish Farmers' Association, Alice Doyle, is urging farmers here to stay vigilant.

Gardaí have said investigations are ongoing.

Here are the major stories making headlines this Saturday.

Victims were allegedly targeted through a variety of popular dating apps.

Sisters Ciara (17), Saoirse (15) and Laoise (12) Murphy from Presentation Secondary School, Tralee, were presented with their prize by Minister for Education Norma Foley

Some €20 million worth of damage was done, and several people were injured in the disturbances on November 23rd, 2023

The officer suffered non life-threatening injuries in the incident on Monday evening

John George (37) had been on holiday in Alicante when he went missing.

Ferry services at Holyhead have been suspended since early December

Met Éireann has forecast a gradual change to milder weather over the weekend, which could lead to some localised flooding as snow and ice thaw

How Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws

Fáilte Ireland estimates that the economic impact of the displaced bed stock in the tourism sector is still at least €400 million and could be as high as €670 million per annum

Claire Redmond, 25, of Forestwood Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9, pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm to two women

While the situation was extremely serious, Bambie was amazed by the community spirit on display

The Government announced this week that former Northern Ireland and Welsh secretary Paul Murphy will carry out the review of the operation of the UK and EU’s framework deal