It's the first time the state will be making this kind of help available to couples

The CSO figures show 10, 386 herds across Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim

The issue of pine martens has caused controversy since the mammals numbers have increased in recent years

The Carrick Chamber President says a recent report on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation showed such a move will cost up 24,000 jobs across the country.

Northern and Western Regional Assembly is made up of 25 elected members from the nine counties it represents.

Shane Tiernan has taken the role following the agreement of the full council this afternoon.

Nationally, Just 10 per cent of renters have claimed the credit so far this year.

The motorist had bought the car involved in the crash just a few hours before, with the vehicle also having no insurance.