Two men and two women, all aged in their 30s, were arrested and are currently being detained at Garda stations in Dublin.

Research from Transparency International, published in the Irish Independent claimed Ciaran Mullooly earned €5,000 while an MEP.

The incident, which occurred in the Monksland area, involved three vehicles including a truck.

Local representatives are urging Leitrim County Council to take swift action to prevent damage to homes and farmland.

This free collection day will be held at Castlerea Civic Amenity Site from 9am to 1pm.

According to Galway-based estate agent and auctioneer Long & Co, Roscommon is Ireland's safest county in which to raise a family.

Police say they are now dealing with several offences linked to the incident.

Among the projects this year is the karst grassland at Four Roads.