Monaghan County Council says this is "great recognition" of community focused innovation

Investigations into the incident are ongoing at this time.

The incident involving one vehicle occured on the Newtownbutler to Clones Road this evening.

"There is something very nice about someone sitting down to send you a letter, but unfortunately its all being done on email."

The contract provides for over-the-counter cash payments to social welfare recipients.

The local TD says it's important to know why this decision was made and also approved by the government. 

Cllr Alan Johnston who says over the next three years 440 new homes will be completed by Monaghan County Council.

The man has since been charged and is due to appear before Cavan District Court.