Pre-tax profits declined by 25% last year to €2.8m whilst revenues declined by 6% from €18.37m to €17.27m in the 12 months to the end of last September.

A record €275.4 billion investment in capital projects and infrastructure has been secured from 2026 to 2035.

It would also see the construction of a new school office, nine special education tuition rooms, one home school liaison, staff facilities and all ancillary accommodation.

It follows another significant burst in the south of the county.

A public meeting was held last night in Ballyleague.

Repair works are due to be completed by 4 o'clock this afternoon.

The man, who is in his 30s, faces seven charges.

Local woman Fiona Coffey highlighted her 78-year-old father's experience when he was admitted to Mullingar Hospital for serious injury which resulted in a fractured jaw and severe facial and nerve damage.