An €86m budget is set to be officially signed off on shortly.

Senator Gareth Scahill says the issue is affecting a lot of kids going to school in Roscommon town.

The Sligo-Leitrim TD was yesterday appointed as a Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Infrastructure.

The Mercusor agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.

The warning which took effect at midnight, will be in place until midday tomorrow.

This morning, the council will hold their annual budget meeting in the local authority’s headquarters in Roscommon town.

Donohoe is quitting government, and as a TD.

Donohoe told colleagues this morning he has been offered a position at the World Bank which he intends to accept.