Cllr O'Reilly said a number of vulnerable people remain without a phone connection.

It's understood the serious incident took place in the Townparks area.

She said there is no legislation enshrined in the Rent A Room scheme to protect renters from random evictions.

Dr Duffy says it's "not about money" when it comes to recruiting and retaining younger doctors. She told Northern Sound; "This is something that we’re seeing in the younger generation, it's not about making a fortune but instead they want a quality of life."

Pat, who has lived in Cavan full-time for a year and a half, told the story of her daughter and her friend paying 60 euro for 2 tickets and food at a Cavan cinema

At 19.1 pc, Carrickmacross has the lowest vacancy rate in Co. Monaghan and in Cavan, Bailieborough has a rate of 14.4 pc.

The Tenant Liaison Officer may visit the same property multiple times to resolve issues or because a property has multiple issues.

During the search, a quantity of cannabis and a small quantity of cocaine was recovered.