Cllr Connolly has called on Monaghan's elected representatives to join him in exploring cleaner, greener campaign methods.

A number of local students will represent Monaghan at this year's Student Enterprise Programme National Final.

A €18 million investment will complete the Latlorcan estate, which has remained unfinished for several years,

According to Cllr Gilliland, it is imperative that members of the community in Ballybay have the same resources and facilities available to them as other areas in the county.

Councillor said he was frustrated that others would look to stall the development, which has been in process for over four years.

Councillor says it's not the time for the council to consider borrowing money.

This funding enables essential repairs and capital works that are crucial for the conservation of these monuments.

The council also wrote the minister to advise there are a number of non-compliance issues pertaining to Fire Safety, Building Regulations and Planning, requirements at the dis-used building.