The plan includes the construction of a new 25 bed unit as an outreach centre for the National Rehabilitation Hospital

Leitrim and Longford have been approved for funding and the government hopes to fill the positions by September.

AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.

Senator Dolan says it would provide a vital link to Portiuncula Hospital.

The driver was also found to be disqualified.

Nationally there are now 14,482 Ukrainians children attending school in Ireland.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses.

It's a rise on 2021 figures.