The two different proposals to take away some parking spaces and to waive parking fees for off street facilities both came from councillors who said they wanted to try to encourage people to come in and support local businesses including outdoor dining

The ambitious plans are likely to be stalled due to the vaccine delays in America

The arrested were made after an incident at a premises on Great Water Street in Longford town yesterday evening

The seizure of the package is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs

It comes ahead of an official announcement from the Taoiseach tomorrow evening

Minister Pippa Hackett was in Carrick-on-Shannon where she officially launched a tree planting project on 11 acres of land

Over 100 people are employed in the company at present