One award was issued per county for the highest ranked dealership, with the overall winner to be announced at the SEAI Energy Show in March.

Pointing out that Irish energy prices are "some of the highest in the EU" the TD also said this cannot be attributed to "external shocks".

Sam Moffett who is the CEO and Founder of Moffett Automated Storage in Co Monaghan was crowned Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023.

Klopp referred to Daire Gorman from Tonniscoffey as 'our friend'.

Minister Harris had high praise for existing institutes in both Cavan and Monaghan.

Deputy Carthy commended the work of local authority crews and communities who worked together to clear roads and support those most vulnerable during both storm's this week.

ESB say they expect to have power restored to all impacted customers by around 5 o'clock this evening. 

In Cavan of those working from home, almost 1,700 did so for five days per week.