Tipperary has seen the highest increase, with electric registrations up 116% year-on-year.

The Independent councillor says she was contacted by a member of the public who couldn't access resources locally.

An inspection conducted in October last year found four of the nine executive management positions were unfilled.

Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.

The committee scrutinises legislation and policy relating to Housing, Planning and Local Government and works towards removing barriers in the provision of housing.

The 88-year--old Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday following an illness.

Cllr John Dolan who is one of the organisers of the event, suffered a cardiac arrest in 2017.

The €3.7 million upgrade of the town includes pedestrian crossings, new road surfaces, lighting and street furniture.