From today, anyone in Monaghan who needs an ambulance may be seen at Monaghan Hospital instead of being transported to Cavan or Drogheda.

Developed by Laragh Sports Partnership, the state-of-the-art facility also received funding under CLÁR and the Sports Capital Programme.

Gardaí revealed that on Saturday night the Ambulance service was also delayed responding to emergency calls

Deputy Tully said they have also proposed a substantial increase in public dentistry provision.