Those increases will come in April and August next year, in two separate instalments.

She's urging people across the region to contact their local Citizen's Information Service to talk to an expert and get a clear picture of Budget 2024.

A motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Mullingar Regional Hospital for a post-mortem exam.

Fuchsia Services is located in Roscommon, and is provided by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.

Overall, there are 547 people waiting for beds in hospitals across the country today.

Deputy Naughten said rural Ireland faced challenges such as inflation and the current cost of living. He said the only way to address these issues was through significant investment in infrastructure, local jobs and remote working.

We'll keep you up to date as minister for finance Michael McGrath delivers the 2024 budget

While it’s not known if there will be any protests outside Leinster House today, the Gardai are not taking any chances.