Parents are being encouraged to register their children for their vaccination.

Parents who have questions or concerns over vaccinating their children are being asked to examine National Immunisation Advisory Committee advice.

The 14-day incidence rate in Leitrim has jumped from the lowest nationwide to one of the highest.

REVAMP 3RSTORE in Longford town will undertake the new project.

A much larger protest was expected at the Department of Health.

Tony Canavan heads the Saolta Group of seven hospitals across the west and north-west, and says he's expecting the numbers to grow further.

The HSE says all decisions have been made in partnership with the service users.

It is hoped they will match families to suitable areas.