More than 66,000 will sit the exams over the coming weeks.

The Public Choice Award is the only architectural award in Ireland decided by public vote.

One motorist was also detected travelling at 143km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N87 in Belturbet.

The figures reveal pockets of the country such as Cavan and Monaghan who are particularly struggling to deliver timely speech and language therapy.

Deputy Bennett will write to the committee requesting to seek all internal communications between the Arts Council and government departments. 

Frankie and Teresa McCann appealed today for tougher sentences for offenders such as McGinn.

Gardaí in Bailieboro are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

282 people are currently employed at the Co Cavan facility.