She said like all other TD's she meets with family carers and the role they play is vital.

Cllr Maxwell said he hasn't heard one person say that what the Government is trying to do in getting phones out of schools is a bad thing.

She said the government wanted to cushion people, families, pensioners and businesses from the impact of inflation.

The hospitality sector was hoping for the reduced VAT rate of 9 percent to be reinstated, but were left disappointed.

On average 42,000 Irish people every year have been diagnosed with cancer.

Frank Brady says roadsides must be kept clean and healthy so that no person dies unnecessarily.

Representatives from Cavan and Monaghan ETB met with members of the Oireachtas at a briefing where they expressed their concerns.

An increase in the carbon tax will cause gas and home heating prices to rise this month.