Sinn Fein's Sean Conlon highlighted that there was only one warden at present and that another was needed to enforce the dog control act.

Cllr Conlon praised the work carried by staff at the Carrickmacross Dog Shelter and believes funding supports should be awarded in recognition of that.

The motion was proposed by Sinn Fein Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council Sean Conlon.

Nancy Smyth's visit was confirmed by the Cathaoirleach at a recent Monaghan County Council meeting.

Castleblayney Councillor Aoife McCooey started the #BrooksToBlayney initiative in an effort to get the country legend to visit the town known as 'the home of Irish country music'

The lease of space would be for an initial three-year period, while Monaghan Institute awaits the construction of a major extension.

Canada Day falls on the first of July.

Ian Carter, the CEO of the RCSI Hospital Group, has been called on to give his support to an increase in opening hours.