The jury heard claims that the accused was disconnected from reality on the night of the shooting.

The man was jailed for a total of seven years with the final 18 months suspended.

Gardai say investigations are ongoing at this time and anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Gardai on contact them at 044 9384000.

A number of local hospitals are reporting busy Emergency Departments today.

A speed limit of 60 kilometres an hour is in place for the duration of the works and a stop/go system is also in place.

It was reported in September that Meta the parent company of Facebook was planning to cut expenses by at least 10 per cent in part through staff reductions.

Ministers will consider a new youth homelessness strategy.