He's accused the Government of dropping the ball on bread and butter issues such as immigration, healthcare and housing.

It will be used to facilitate innovation strategies, strengthening existing partnerships and forging fresh alliances with local business communities.

Waterways Ireland says it regrets any inconvenience that this may cause and thanks its customers for their co-operation in relation to the matter.

The European candidate also expressed his belief that Fianna Fáil should adopt a two-candidate strategy in the Midlands North West.

Nationally, University Hospital Limerick has the highest amount of people on trolleys today with 120.

Saolta University Healthcare Group says the outbreak has impacted St Coman's and St Teresa's Wards in the hospital.

Status yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and rain are in place for 21 counties.

A HSE Measles National Incident Management Team had already been established in response to a recent rise in measles cases in the UK and Europe.