Both motorists were found to be driving while disqualified.

While the Environment Minister is said to have an issue with the motion, Government will not oppose it.

The Council is accepting submissions until the middle of next month.

The much-loved Bornacoola teen will be in surgery on Saturday morning.

The average time from applying to sitting the test is seven weeks in this region.

Gardaí are also seeking witnesses to a theft from an industrial area in Clonark this week.

An investigation began following a number of complaints made to Swim Ireland

The right of people to harvest and burn turf to heat their homes has been a major bone of contention in recent weeks