The local representative resigned from his ministerial post last night.

There is still no agreement on the targets that farmers may have to meet.

The longest-serving Fianna Fail Councillor in the region believes the time is right for a new leader.

Some backbenchers are calling on him to give up the party leadership when he steps down as Taoiseach at the end of the year.

Sinn Fein are urging the Government to extend the payment to middle income families.

Some people are just on the borderline, but don't qualify for a GP or medical card.

The issue was raised in the Dail on Thursday night.

The issue was raised a parliamentary party this evening.