At the start of this year, a planning application was submitted for the development, with Monaghan County Council recently approving those plans, subject to conditions'

'It was a fantastic thing to have achieved and I'm so glad that I made it to the top and that I'm back in one piece'

'Offaly has the highest rate at almost twice the national figure'

'Rivers in satisfactory condition for Cavan and Monaghan is 48.8% and 25.7%, respectively'

'The trial heard that Kelly's 60 previous convictions included assaults, escaping lawful custody, robbery and road traffic offences'

'1,680 offers have been taken up nationally by beneficiaries'

The rising cost of fuel is said to be behind the increase in incidents.

Monaghan County Council approved permission subject to conditions.