The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just under 4,800 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of October.

He added he'd be in favour of that being facilitated.

The 'Held Together' sculpture and Mosaic Laneway were officially inaugurated on The Square in Roscommon Town.

The report was due to be completed last Wednesday.

They're located in various villages and towns throughout the region.

Seán Butler was part of a shortlist of 18 nominees put forward by a panel of stakeholders within the agri-environmental sector.

That's according to Minister Dara Calleary, who says every effort is being made to secure mobile generators for local counties.

Lidl dropped the price of its own-brand loaves of bread yesterday - this morning Aldi has followed suit.