The water is now safe for use.

The fire station has only been vacant for a few months and is said to be 'ideal' for this development.

A People Before Profit TD says capacity's a problem every winter.

Around 4,000 teaching students will serve as subs in primary schools until the February mid-term break.

James Morrisroe says some gardaí are living their lives as the "walking wounded".

Ballybay Mart has recommenced trading as normal.

It will allow peat to be extracted from Irish bogs for use in the horticulture sector until a sustainable alternative is found.

Despite a short tenure in the position he is said to have left a lasting legacy of work which is continuing to be built upon today.