The property will be extended and refurbished to deliver at 5 bed respite care home for Disability Services.

Robbie Gallagher said the money should be spent on road, housing, water and energy infrastructure to protect the economy and full employment in the long run.

He makes the case on behalf of the elderly, who the Senator said are the people "who looked after us all up until now".

He also pointed out the Government had given €658 m to road building, maintenance and repair this year.

Family asked for potholes to be fixed in order to bring the remains of their loved one home.

More than 1,000 people visited the Co Monaghan park a day in 2023.

Everyone including Drew Harris agreed "learnings had to be taken away" from the Dublin situation because there were "shortcomings".

According to Senator Gallagher, the number of children being diagnosed with autism is continuing to rise.