Cllr O'Reilly, who is a candidate for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency in the general election, says she has heard many "difficult stories" of these key educational support workers who have suffered as a result of being assaulted in work.

Senator Robbie Gallagher says there is momentum in getting people on the property ladder but clearly more needs to be done.

Eddie O'Gara who commutes to Dublin by bus from Monaghan says he is surrounded by students who can't afford the sky high rents.

The Family Funday runs from 11am until 4pm at the Kingscourt Community Centre, Lower Main Street.

Sinn Fein adopted a three candidate strategy across both Cavan and Monaghan after adding Cllr Cathy Bennett to the ticket less than a week ago.

Cllr Cathy Bennett will go forward as a third Sinn Fein candidate for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency.

Minister Heather Humphreys announced her plans to step away from politics over the weekend leaving a sure Fine Gael seat in this constituency up for grabs. 

According to Minister Humphreys, "small things matter and make such a difference."