The call comes following Minister McEntee's announcement that she will take maternity leave later this year.

The local authority has stated that there is no suitable accommodation currently available.

He is speaking one year on from stepping away from politics.

While the field is now down to two people in the Westmeath council seat process, others who put their names forward say it hasn't put them off politics

Gardai are examining CCTV in an effort to find the person or persons responsible

The free online course will run for anyone who would like to build up their knowledge about politics.

The Mohill woman was well-known in politics as well as running a local pub in Mohill

There is a growing campaign to encourage more women to examine if they can contribute to Irish political life