Central Statistic Office data shows that in the midlands, 61 percent of those without internet have stated it is by choice as they do not need it.

The centre are awaiting the outcome of a tender competition for the first phase of their Norman Village

The two men in their 20s are being detained at Blanchardstown Garda station as part of the investigation.

Professor Breda Smyth says high levels of flu, Covid, and RSV accounted for more than 1,200 hospitalisations last week.

It comes following recent sheep attacks.

The average cost of a house in the county is now €193,253.

The national grant rate for permissions in 2021 was 88.5 percent, with the Shannonside region seeing higher levels on average.

Deputy Harkin is urging the Minister to open private hospitals to take the overflow.