A man aged in his 40s was arrested and is currently being held at a station in the region.

It's expected to take six to eight weeks for the process to be complete.

Tulsk Garda Station was one of six nationwide to see its highest rate of crime in twenty years.

Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.

The controversial project has been the subject of ongoing protests in Ballaghaderreen in recent months.

University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of people on beds.

The site has seen numerous protests and demonstrations since plans were unveiled last year.

It's claimed the main cause of these appointments being cancelled is as a result of overcrowding in emergency departments.