A national campaign was launched earlier this week aimed at eradicating banned items for sale and supply.

One GP position in Longford had to be advertised three times before a suitable candidate was found.

Former Sinn Féin candidate Sam Brooks says Ireland was not in a position to take in so many in the first place.

The pedestrian has been airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The data was released through a parliamentary question submitted by Longford TD Sorca Clarke.

It was to address pollution and public health concerns.

It comes after it was revealed that just 21 fines have been issued in the first three months of this year.

The government previously introduced English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) funding to support Ukrainian refugees who arrived after Russia's invasion.