The people who died were a man in his 20s who was driving the car and three adult teenage girls who were passengers.

Enterprise Rent A Car had submitted the application to Westmeath County Council.

It's another short wait for students now as CAO first round offers are due out next Wednesday.

Nationally, in the first three months of the year, 693 people died from complications from the condition.

The diocese has confirmed that due to the ongoing shortage of clergy, they will be adopting a strategic plan to cluster parishes in order to improve pastoral care.

Nationally, University Hospital Limerick is the worst affected by overcrowding, with 82 patients on trolleys.

Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden, died in separate incidents while taking part in the swimming leg of the race in Youghal on Sunday.

Minister Martin is also going to be given the interim report of the forensic accountants who were hired to go into RTÉ.