Minister Jack Chambers effectively ruled out a reduction in the percentage paid by the hospitality sector during a recent visit to Longford.

Leitrim County Council says the proposal will be considered if a future tenant makes the request

The €34 million project will not add extra beds to the hospital, but it will replace outdated facilities with single-bed rooms.

It's now been shared by multiple Gardaí social media accounts, Westmeath County Council and is closing in on one million views in total.

Sinn Fein councillor Cormac Flynn has raised concerns about the safety of the Castlecara Road, which links the Dublin and Leitrim roads.

Midlands-Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly raised the issue in the European Parliament yesterday.

Rumi Foundation Ireland had applied to construct the Mosque at units in the Inish Carraig Business Centre at Golden Island in Athlone.

He said Mr Mitchell wants to explore why there have been no prosecutions taken in the case.