The added convention comes following Deputy Matt Carthy and Deputy Pauline Tully were officially selected in early September to run in the upcoming General Election.

According to Deputy Tully, the Government’s lack of a plan for overcrowding is impacting directly on waiting lists.

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.

The local TD said this case raises very serious questions for the Garda, the Department of Justice, the Courts Service and the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on disability addressed TD Anne Rabbitte directly during a Dáil debate during the week.

New figures from the Department of Education, show that there were 190 primary school pupils in classes with 30 or more students in Cavan and 230 primary school pupils in classes with 30 or more students in Monaghan for the 2022-2023 academic year.

'This measure is sensible, affordable and necessary'