The offences include one person travelling at 209 kilometres an hour in a 100 kilometre zone in County Cavan, and another driving at 147 kilometres an hour in a 60 kilometre zone in Dublin.

UPDATE: Local Fine Gael TD's Frank Feighan and Peter Burke have confirmed to Shannonside FM News this morning, that they will support Simon Harris, should he allow his name go forward in the leadership race.

Opposition TDs and parties are calling for a general election.

It's hoped the road will be complete by 2030.

The Galway native said the public scrutiny of politicians has gone beyond the norm and his own family has suffered.

The Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan would not be drawn on his own choice, but believes all 6 are strong candidates

A number of the birds were introduced by the National Parks and Wildlife Service from Norway in 2022.

The announcement is expected be made outside Government buildings this afternoon.