Addressing 400 delegates at the party's Ard Fheis, leader Peader Toibín says the fact four south Dublin TDs were ministers exacerbates imbalanced regional development.

The man is due to reappear on April 4, when it is hoped a book of evidence will be served.

The current bed capacity is 340 at Castlerea prison, with inmates taking up 109% of the overall beds available.

The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the activities of an Eastern European organised criminal gang operating throughout the midlands.

It's going from 4 to 5 seats, after counties Laois and Offaly transfer from the South to the Midlands.

Met Eireann is predicting more heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding today

The aim is to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive place for the teenagers to explore their identity.

The walk will take place in Lough Key Forest Park at 11 am on Sunday.