Fine Gael's Winston Bennett has been appointed as Leas-Cathaoirleach.

He was cleared of sexually assaulting one of the boys.

There was no application for bail made in relation to the accused.

Cllr Gibbons said it's important for the local authority to provide suitable housing for all citizens in Co Monaghan.

It means there's still around €80 million of a shortfall for the long-awaited project.

Paul Cox has spent 32 years working in Cavan post office.

Nationally, 19 individuals and businesses paid a total of €6.2 million in tax, penalties and interest in the first three months of this year.