Deputy Carrigy was appointed as the chair of the Oireacthas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Noel Whelan has applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to house refugees at a property on Goff Street.

Aurivo dairy co-op was fined €350,000 for environmental breaches at their Ballaghaderreen plant which led to a foul odour engulfing the town, forcing residents indoors.

Tipperary has seen the highest increase, with electric registrations up 116% year-on-year.

The Independent councillor says she was contacted by a member of the public who couldn't access resources locally.

An inspection conducted in October last year found four of the nine executive management positions were unfilled.

Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.

The committee scrutinises legislation and policy relating to Housing, Planning and Local Government and works towards removing barriers in the provision of housing.