Senator Gallagher believes it is important to have the most stringent of sentences in place for those who assault Gardaí and other frontline workers.

Finance Minister Michael McGrath says they will review where prices stand before deciding to raise excise duty once again.

Over €8.2 million was spent across Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim in 2022.

Deputy Tully is calling on the Government to seriously engage with the unions, make a fair offer to workers, and prevent the need for strike action.

Gardaí are appealing for information following the theft of a classic Mark 2 Ford Escort car and other items from the Scotstown/Knockatallon area.

3 x €150 electricity credits for all households were announced earlier.

€12 increase to the old age pension does not replace all the spending power elderly people have lost since 2020.

The overall health spending of 22.5 billion is down from last year's total budget of 23.4 billion.