Taoiseach Simon Harris is vowing to reduce it to 11 per cent for hospitality businesses, excluding hotels, if the party is re-elected to Government.

Mark Kelly from Mullingar was awarded a Silver Medal and a Certificate of Bravery at the ceremony held at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park on Friday.

A statement from the ESB said the placement of election material is strictly prohibited and poses a serious safety risk.

It's warning road safety needs to be recognised during the election campaign.

Bishop Kevin Doran says a potential name or administrative centre for the new diocese had not yet been discussed in detail.

Councillor Waldron stated he will continue in his efforts to raise important issues such as the recent recent spike in rural crime.

101 animal welfare charities across the country are in line for funding of €6 million in Department of Agriculture funding.

They are appealing for witnesses after a woman on the Dublin to Sligo train reported being robbed as she arrived into Carrick On Shannon.