On Daffodil Day, Cavan-Monaghan TD has asked the Health Minister and HSE for additional resources for palliative care and cancer services in region.

The Tonniscoffey schoolboy said he wanted to inspire other children who face disability or any other life challenges.

There were chaotic scenes in the Dáil this week as the Government voted to introduce new speaking time rules

The LIS funding stream provides funding for improvement works on small roads and laneways in rural Ireland.

Industrial action is due to go ahead including a one-day stoppage at Our Lady Of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda next Thursday.

A van driver spotted using their mobile phone was pulled over. It transpired the offender was also driving without insurance, cvrt and tax.

Reduced rates of social welfare were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to fully engage with the Department in getting jobs.

Christine says SOSAD is focused on "keeping the lights on" in the hopes of avoiding permanent closures as they await funding.