Charlie Beirne was from Knockvicar, near Boyle, but had been living in British Columbia.

The proposals have been lodged with Leitrim County Council.

The bill is making its way through the Oireachtas and was discussed at the health committee yesterday.

Paraic Brady says Ireland has around 150,000 licensed firearms holders.

Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.

Co-ordinators manage projects under the EU Just Transition Fund, which is aimed at communities impacted by the banning of peat in electricity production.

Litter fines are set to rise from €150 to €250.

Last week, approximately 2,000 SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.