Deputy Kerrane raised the issue with Taoiseach Simon Harris in the Dáil recently, warning that the reduction in the number of Gardai would have consequences locally.

Senator Carrigy added that it's important to keep increasing the numbers going to the Garda college in Templemore:

Gardaí say the incident occurred at approximately 5.40pm yesterday evening.

Longford Town FC's centenary, Longford Pride, and Cavan vs Roscommon are all taking place tomorrow.

A large music festival was taking place in the vicinity of the town and Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.

Members of the Divisional Drugs unit were on the ground in local towns while, the Garda Roads Policing Unit conducted a number of checkpoints.

When last seen, Emily Rose was wearing a black hooded top with a Nike logo on the front and grey leggings.

The Garda air unit, drones and specialist sniffer dogs were deployed in the search for Peter.