Gardaí are reminding the public to only open the door when satisfied that the caller is genuine.

Clifford Kelly told the meeting that "Eirgrid is going into people's land without permission".

He was one of three prisoners to escape the west Cavan open prison in October.

The average cost of renting is now €912 per month in Monaghan, and €899 in Cavan..

Three men were yesterday found guilty of falsely imprisoning Mr Lunney.