It comes as the Environmental Protection Agency opened investigations into unauthorised activity in nine counties including Roscommon and Longford.

If a motorist drives over the speed limit they get three penalty points and a fixed charge fine of €160, with that amount growing to €240 if not paid within 28 days.

Independent Gerry Dolan was a councillor for almost 33 years, and he's due to get just under €96,000.

The break in occurred at a residential property in Edgeworthstown yesterday evening.

Jim Callery took on the 165km walk, following in the footsteps of famine victims, in a bid to raise funds for modern day immigration.

A spokesperson for the Department confirmed that the facility is currently being used to accommodate 26 people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The party's constituencies committee has been considering adding him to the ticket in Roscommon-Galway, after he lost out to Ballygar GP Martin Daly in a selection convention.

The post office will remain in place but the building itself is being sold.