The tourist attraction in Boyle, Co. Roscommon received close to €1.2m awarded by Fáilte Ireland as part of the EU Just Transition Fund.

The airline says it will engage with other carriers and partners to try to hire in planes to limit the impact on passengers.

The government says it’s not opposed to the motion, but all tax measures are subject to Budgetary consideration and EU regulations.

Paddy Joe Burke's role will include promoting the need to be Age Friendly and support the local Age Friendly Programme.

The funding will go towards increasing capacity at the park as well as the activities on offer.

Athlone Castle, Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, and a new amphitheatre in Lanesboro, Co. Longford will receive funding.

The long-awaited law was passed by the European Parliament at a meeting in Luxembourg yesterday.

The WEEE's annual report covers the twenty counties in which it operates.