It's estimated that businesses could save up to €3,000 per year from having solar panels on their buildings.

The new development is expected to "enhance" the educational facilities at the Cavan school.

Former Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary is also said to be in the running.

Works will be ongoing for the next three weeks.

Councillor Colm Carthy also issued a call for funding at a recent MD meeting.

Deputy Smyth has received hundreds of queries to her Constituency office on the issue.

Cllr Seamus Coyle passed a number of motions recently inviting the Transport Minister to Co Monaghan to personally inspect the road network.

Shane O'Farrell was killed in a hit and run incident while cycling his bike in 2011.