PJ O'Hanlon claimed the council is "not even catching our tail" when it comes to roads funding.

Seamus Coyle said he knows of a "woman who is in tears about the poor condition of the roads".

Councillor Coyle told a recent County Council meeting that "teachers are at the front line of this issue".

The Department of Education stated that teachers would be consulted and invited to make submissions.

Councillor Seamus Coyle warns that waiting times can cause children to lose their ability to walk.

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

However, the RCSI Hospital Group said there are no plans to extend the operating hours.

€7 million was allocated for over 120 towns and villages under the scheme.