In 2022, the exemption was extended to allow vacant pubs to be converted into homes.

Figures show that there were almost 500 fire incidents in the Shannonside region last year.

Many parents have been concerned in recent years regarding a lack of school bus places available.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with any information to make contact with them.

The drug seizures were made as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dogs Sam, Ciara and Enzo.

The figures are contained in a report by road safety group, Parc.

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen temperatures reach the high twenties over the past week.

Amid the prolonged dry spell of weather conditions, the levels at Ardrum Reservoir in Ballinamore are currently low.