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.

The Longford-Westmeath TD resigned as Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in August 2022,

The community-driven initiative has already seen native Irish trees planted in 62 sites across the country.

Up to 18 modular homes were delivered to Coole Village at 4am with HGVs blocking a local road in the area for several hours.