316 people in the region had their cause of death registered as due to a smoking related illness in 2021.

A special two-day event is taking place at Duffy's Supervalu to put a spotlight on the town.

Increases in the cost of food, petrol and insurance among other factors is resulting in providers increasing the cost of the service.

County planners will decide on the application in May.

It comes following yesterday's Dail vote on the eviction ban.

A number of conditions are attached.

The Independent representative says dog fouling on the popular stretch must be addressed.

The government was backed by the regional Independent Group of TDs.