Aer Lingus says the strike plan is unnecessary and regrettable.

Lanesboro's Mark Casey will be announced as the new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council next week.

Fianna Fáil's Kevin Hussey was elected to the Longford LEA after the final count on Monday evening.

The last council was controlled by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independent councillors Enda Stenson and Felim Gurn.

The conversation with the bestselling author and fashion enthusiast will take place in the Church of Ireland.

Meanwhile, University Hospital Galway has 57 people waiting on trolleys today.

Talks are taking place to see who will power in the chamber after the local elections.

The investigation gained access to internal documents from three major charities, revealing breaches of trust in the use of money donated to them.