Yevhen Shutko, 46, was charged with assault causing serious harm to Jorden Newin on New Year's Day.

Thursday's figures show there were 49 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.

No new Gardaí were allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates announced last week.

The clampdown on Airbnbs and similar properties was going to apply to towns with over 20,000 people - but that's now down to 10,000.

Judge Owens remanded Mr Muhammad in custody to February 25th, when an updated psychiatric report is to be furnished to the court.

The move was made in solidarity with Gardaí and emergency services following Monday nights double stabbing in the county town.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Roscommon town serves all of Co Roscommon and east Galway.

South Leitrim councillor Maeve Reynolds was elected as vice-chairperson.