The electric bus fleet has now completed over 530,000 kilometres worth of journeys and with an estimated 400,000 kilograms of tailpipe emissions eliminated.

The firm employs 20 people in Co. Roscommon and is exporting to eight countries internationally.

The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.

Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.

Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in March.

Local Gardaí investigating the alleged assault in the Ashdale area of Athlone town arrested a man in his 20s this week.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley congratulated the school by saying the school showed great creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm for languages.

In an official statement, the club say that in the early hours of yesterday, electrical equipment with an estimated value of €3,000 was stolen from the stadium.