The Minister insists she's putting women and babies first and working with an external management team to ensure the safety of those attending the Ballinasloe facility.

His funeral mass is taking place today at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon, at 11am.

Technimark currently operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the Ballinalee Road in Longford Town.

The Government says it regrets the imposition of tariffs but has welcomed the 0% carve out for aviation, and says pharma tariffs will also be capped at 15 per cent.

Plans are also progressing for several other social housing developments throughout the country.

Its Longford branch relocated twice since last year, and it is currently based at the N4 Axis Centre on the outskirts of the town.

Health Minister Jennifer MacNeill was at Sligo University Hospital today to support two proposed developments for the northwest.

Tributes are continuing to pour in following the passing of Tom Grealy, who ran the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon.