The Regional Employment Service (RES) model has been introduced as part of a Request for Tender launched by the government and while just four services will initially be affected it's likely to be broadened to take in many more as it's rolled out fully

The rehabilitation work on the bogs was specifically funded to secure short term employment for Bord Na Mona workers but to date just 152 jobs have been offered out of 350 potential positions

The test centre was open between Thursday and Saturday of last week

Granard Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the single vehicle accident.

Planning restrictions have stopped people from moving to Leitrim.

Two females aged in their 40s and 30s have been arrested.

Ministers are awaiting a series of advice before making a decision on the July 5th re-opening.