The figures were released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Trolley Watch report this morning.

Benny described this year's garden as "particularly meaningful."

The official CSO crime figures, which are based on garda statistics, are due to be published in the next few weeks.

A decision will be made on the application over the summer. 

8,252 pensioners in Cavan and 7,042 pensioners in Monaghan will benefit from this extension.

The Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne have announced €2.9 million in funding to local authorities for biodiversity projects under the National Parks and Wildlife Service Local Biodiversity Action Fund in 2025.

A decision on it is due in July.

The Building Blocks Extension Scheme will deliver additional capacity by supporting existing private and community early learning and childcare providers to extend their premises.