Cavan and Monaghan are two of only a small number of counties that currently don't have a domestic violence refuge.

Social Protection Minister Humphreys welcomed government approval of the changes.

Ten drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving and one arrest was made for drug driving.

The plan was signed yesterday by Cabinet.

Motorists are warned to expect delays in the Corcaghan area this morning.

The pair, along with their older brother, are among a number of men who have been charged before the non-jury court in relation to a garda investigation into the theft of an ATM in Castleblayney, and the attempted theft of an ATM in Virginia, both in 2019.

Presiding Judge of the Special Criminal Court, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, said he was reserving life sentences for those who organised or financed the crimes.

Tommy Ryan said the Council needs to "keep our focus on long term investment in the county".