The data provided a breakdown of the number of patients admitted to hospitals and subdivided by their respective Community Health Organisation.

Medical staff are urging those with symptoms to stay at home, with hand washing one key factor in stopping the spread.

It comes as blustery winds and heavy showers have been suggesting that a possible storm will hit Ireland as we head into the new year.

The incident took place on Monday evening at a residence in the town.

Three women, aged in their 20s, were arrested following the seizures

Gardaí are also urging the public to report on any suspicious activities and vehicles in the area.

Simon Quinn died following a single-vehicle collision in Ballintava, Dunmore, last Friday at 2.30 in the morning.

Gardaí are investigating after a car was involved in a single vehicle collision on the R360 at Ballintava, Dunmore, in the early hours of Friday morning.