It was to address pollution and public health concerns.

It comes after it was revealed that just 21 fines have been issued in the first three months of this year.

The government previously introduced English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) funding to support Ukrainian refugees who arrived after Russia's invasion.

The Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly is calling for the government to establish a grocery price watch like the CCPC to protect consumers and examine retail pricing practices.

Cllr Tom Crosby says the project would be hugely positive for the county.

In the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda division, there were 2,607 call-outs, an increase of nearly 22 per cent since 2021.

The Glenamaddy Players took home the ADCI All-Ireland Confined Drama award for their production of 'Chapatti'.

The figures come following a parliamentary question by Dublin Bay South to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.