Cuncillor Seamus Coyle says the lack of sanctions on bullying in the community needs urgent attention.

Monaghan County Council veterinary officer has also outlined some advice for those choosing to purchase a puppy.

Since 2015, the local authority says it has provided over 100 homes a year.

Meanwhile, businesses and organisations are being urged to register the locations of defibrillators with the Local Authority.

Cavan and Monaghan are two of only a small number of counties that currently don't have a domestic violence refuge.

Jake says they applied to be placed on the waiting list for a home, but were refused because they earned too much in the last twelve months.