Nationally the number of births registered continues to fall, down over a fifth in the last ten years.

A letter was issued on Friday evening.

Investigations are ongoing.

Preparations are well underway for the event.

Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy and Junior minister Peter Burke was one of the three names on a piece earlier this week advocating for a tax break.

Students have been working with their teachers over the last number of weeks to prepare devices, software and awareness campaigns.

Some catering and cleaning staff have yet to receive the bonus.

The figures were released at a recent meeting.