15 year old Kelsey Kenny was last seen at her home in Castlepollard at approximately 7:30pm last night.

The local authority have lodged the order with An Bord Pleanála this week for the development at Kilnafaddoge.

The plans were subject to significant local opposition with residents setting up a petition against the proposed tower signed by over 260 people.

Neoen Renewable's Ireland Limited had sought permission to construct a solar energy development across 87 hectares around Crookedwood in Westmeath.

The crashes happened in Foxford and Castlepollard.

Jonathan Moran, from Tower View in Mullingar, was jailed for eight years yesterday and his victim, Bláthnaid Raleigh, waived her anonymity so he could be named.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, especially those with dashcam footage, to come forward.

42 incidents of sexual assault in mental health centres were registered last year nationally, making up 44% of all Serious Reportable Incidents last year.