Deputy Smith says disposable vapes are a blight on our environment, adding that they are hazardous if not recycled properly and they can be seen littered across the country, in all of our communities, in even the most remote locations.

Works on all the school properties are for the development of special needs classrooms and facilities.

The Cavan-Monaghan TD told the Dáil economic opportunities need to be grasped.

Deputy Smith says supply is key to addressing the housing challenges

Speaking in the wake of Storm Debi when thousands of homes across the Shannonside/Northern Sound area were left without power, Deputy Smith said one of the things preventing the faster roll-out of flood relief schemes is "frivolous objections".

Many people who are 70 years or older are very fit and well capable of carrying out those jobs.

'The funding allocation was announced today'