The application form says the works will "improve the physical and social environment of Mullan Village".

At a meeting of Government party leaders last night it was decided to accept NPHET advice on mask wearing in public settings.

'Mr Harte has brought judicial review proceedings challenging the constitutionality of the section against the Special Criminal Court, the DPP, and the Attorney General'

'There is a cast iron reason for doing it now'

Bus Éireann representatives acknowledged that the station "needs a lot of investment".

The move was due to come into force in 2022.

A Professor in Experimental Immunology says it's good news as boosters have proved to be very effective.