Gardaí are also seeking information following an attempted break-in in the Emyvale area on Saturday evening.

An appeal for witnesses has been launched after two elderly people were threatened at knife point in Cork city yesterday.

Gardaí are asking the public to come forward if they noticed anything suspicious.

The incident in Mountnugent occurred last Friday evening.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in either area is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station.

A JPC meeting was told the sharp increase could be due to people feeling safer in coming forward.

The incident occurred on the Ballinagh Road yesterday evening.

Sage Advocacy has launched a new project to see if victims of crime are able to access the supports they require.