The funding is part of the ARISE scheme that helps Social Enterprises promote the positive impact they have on their local communities.

Among the attractions Minister Noonan will visit is the Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower in Belturbet.

He said that the uptake in Ireland has been very positive, and people should be proud of having one of the highest vaccine rates in the world.

The Connecting Ireland plan has proposed an increase of around 25% in rural bus services.

Monaghan has 8 new posts while Cavan has 6.

They must have a clean criminal record to be considered, with the exception of minor offences.

There has been little progress since the documentary aired on RTE.

The Monaghan MD has the lowest after 203 cases at 894 across both counties.