A number of dogs across the region have been killed by toxic algae following them swimming in lakes and rivers.

Nationally 8,149 deaths were registered in quarter 4 of 2022.

The local school caters for close to 280 pupils however it was forced to turn away almost 60 students this year.

While the Longford Roscommon Garda Division was one of 4 in the country to see a drop compared to before the pandemic

A decision will be made in July.

The once off measure was announced in last years budget as a cost of living payment

The latest data from Census 2022 was released in recent days

The Roscommon Senator raised his concerns during a committee meeting last week