The new allocation for the MRI scanner at Mullingar Regional Hospital will allow the unit to begin operation.

The Garda Representative Association has threatened effective strike action in early November if the Commissioner does not revoke his decision.

Internal works to remove ATMs, furniture and merchandise is also included as part of the application.

A new survey by Age and Opportunity shows three quarters of older people feel ageism is present in society

It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.

A sketch of the suspect has been released by Gardaí.

Rank and file officers will withdraw overtime on Tuesdays in October, which includes Budget Day and Halloween.

Independent TD Denis Naughten says over half of dentists have left the scheme in County Roscommon in the last five years.