The event is due to get underway at 1pm on the 2nd of June.

The event will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine.

He met the school's new committee, who told him the current facilities are inadequate and there is an overcrowding problem.

Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.

The final vote in the Dáil finished 88 Tá to 69 Níl.

Mr. Varadkar says the Government he led faced massive challenges.

Simon Harris will take over the position officially from tomorrow.

Some public representatives in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were split on who to back earlier today.

Opposition TDs and parties are calling for a general election.

The Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan would not be drawn on his own choice, but believes all 6 are strong candidates

The announcement is expected be made outside Government buildings this afternoon.