Midlands North West MEP, Ciaran Mullooly was one of the organiser's of a large demonstration against the demonstration in recent weeks.

Families have expressed increasing concern that the current level of provision is insufficient to meet the needs of children requiring autism-specific placements. 

The comments come after Dawn Farms, a leading meat supplier, confirmed that Brazilian beef accounted for 1 per cent of its overall beef supply in 2025.

Kiltyclogher Community Council had applied to Leitrim County Council to develop the recreational site at the town's community centre.

A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.

Longford County Planners are due to decide on the application in March.

The numbers were released in the Dáil on Wednesday last week.

The building in Drumcong was developed 50 years ago, but is now vacant and in poor condition.