Mr Hanly says the VAT increase will be particularly damaging for smaller businesses.

'Tourism is an important part of the local economy here in Cavan and Monaghan'

The two men are on the hunt for people in the hospitality sector across the Northern Sound region.

'Fergus Murphy of Murph's Bistro highlighted how his latest electricity bill was €11,000'

'With Irish people, we do get bitter'

Fáilte Ireland estimates around 40,000 vacancies are unfilled.

Professor Sam McConkey says the peak of Omicron has passed.

Professor Sam McConkey says the Government must strengthen public health systems and learn to react quicker to future pandemics.