The draft Carrick Local Area Plan commits to facilitating the development of more childcare facilities in the town.

A work stoppage is continuing around the country today by members of the Unite Trade Union.

New figures from the CSO show the number of tests cancelled due to no shows, improper documentation or tester illness.

Its pupil numbers have grown by a third over he past seven years, and children from 26 different countries are attending the school.

Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn brought a motion forward at last Monday's Leitrim County Council meeting about the issue.

Roscommon Gardaí pulled the driver over and served them with a €160 fine.

It's claimed workers are frustrated by the lack of attention shown by employers to the issue.

Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn doesn't believe it should be reduced as the funds are vital for community projects.