The utility is also advising that caution be taken when bathing children to ensure they do not swallow the water.

Cavan, Longford and Monaghan county councils have been recognised in a number of categories for this years awards.

Deputy Harkin stated that 31 private and voluntary nursing homes have closed over the last three years with 19 of these closures happening over the last 12 months.

The event has been organised with the support of Creative Ireland and will take place across the week in Grafton Court close to the Longford Shopping Centre.

A man in his late teens is appearing at Mullingar District Court today charged in connection with the incident.

It will bring the number of classrooms to 16, with school management stating the the development will help them to meet the increasing demand for student places.

131 people have been killed on the roads so far this year, 25 more than the same time last year.

One of the Garda members was reportedly sprayed in the face with the substance by a woman who fled the scene.