Speaking to Shannonside News, Olivia Bushell says photo ID such as a driver's licence or Passport will suffice.

The national school's pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with almost 500 children currently enrolled.

CSO figures show there has been a sharp drop in the number of these animals across the board.

It comes as the HSE confirmed it had agreed to purchase a property to be used as a residential facility.

Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, said he abstained over concerns around the Mercosur deal itself.

Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation also reveal 663 people were on trolleys in the hospital last month.

The HSE is currently developing a Spatial Plan for the site which would include additional parking.

Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of endangerment and alleged assaults that occurred in the town at around 4.30pm.