The works are taking place between Cloonfad and Lowberry Cross with 5km of new water mains set to be installed.

Sinn Féin councillor Cormac Flynn is bringing a motion to next week's Leitrim County Council meeting on the issue.

Cllr Garry Murtagh raised a motion at this month's meeting of Longford County Council to remember Joseph Lee, Frank Reilly and William Reilly.

Senator Tom Clonan told the Seanad that clinicians in the region faced alleged intimidation after trying to report suspected child abuse to the authorities.

Planners are due to make a decision by August 26th.

That's according to new stats released by the CSO.

The draft plan for the next Common Agricultural Policy includes paid holidays and sick leave for farmers.

It comes into effect from 1pm tomorrow until 7am on Sunday.