Funding for LIS in the county has been reduced by 40 per cent causing councillors to question the logic in relaxing the criteria while at the same time reducing the funding.

The initiative will provide a free health check.

Farmers from the Northern Sound region were the big winners.

Sinn Féin and the Green Party were both very critical of the government's u-turn in the middle of a housing crisis.

The local MEP said that a "difficult" autumn in 2023 and persistent rain this spring have caused difficulties for Cavan / Monaghan farmers.

Frank Brady said the wet weather is playing havoc on farmers livelihoods.

Frank Brady, says every IFA member and their family is welcome to the Monaghan AGM, which, he says has also become a social event. 

The IFA are continuing to highlight farmers' frustration and anger with the political system by targeting County Council meetings.