The male, who is 17-years-old, arrested in connection with the investigation, has since been charged.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the assault and remains in a critical condition.

Deputy Carthy made the comments following the death of a man in his 30s his who was stabbed in the city centre over the weekend.

The incident occurred on St. Valentine’s night just before 12 a.m.

The €500,000 worth of drugs was made up of both cannabis herb and plant taken from a 'sophisticated growhouse' in the Cavan town.

Campaigner calls for a text reporting facility where "good Samaritans" can report illegal parking to a national portal for gardaí to follow up.

Anyone with information is asked to make contact with Gardai.

The intoxicated driver was also found to be driving a vehicle with no insurance, no tax and no NCT.