That's according to Minister Dara Calleary, who says every effort is being made to secure mobile generators for local counties.

Lidl dropped the price of its own-brand loaves of bread yesterday - this morning Aldi has followed suit.

Longford-Westmeath TD Sorcha Clarke has criticised the Government - specifically Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - for policies she says are driving up the cost of motoring and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

Earlier today, 21 new Gardaí were allocated to the north west region, which also includes Leitrim.

There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county, one in Ballymahon and the other in Granard.

Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this week on a discussion regarding a bill which would see further funding for the ESB.

The project will include event spaces and a cafe in Monksland.

Michael Moynihan is meeting students and staff in Carrigallen National School and Carrigallen Vocational School.