Last week there were almost 1,000 cases nationwide.

'It is estimated that €5.8mIllion additional funding is required annually over and above current levels.'

The national Age Friendly Programme has been running for nearly 15 years and has been implemented by all 31 Local Authorities in Ireland.

There have been 17 fatalities on this stretch of the N2 in the past 10 years. That is twice the national collision rate.

In Monaghan, free parking continues right up until the 2nd of January.

Cavan-Monaghan Sinn Féin TD Pauline Tully said it was obvious from the latest budget that the government had thrown in the towel when it comes to fixing the health service.

Cllr Sean Gilliland says drugs are a scourge in our society in every town and village and have a major impact on families across the region

Deputy Smyth said the Hot School Meals Programme is an extremely important initiative that helps with children's wellbeing and nutrition.