The motorist was tested on an oral fluids drugs test and failed for not only cannabis but also Cocaine, Amphetamine and Benzodiazepines.

Paddy McAloon is a member of Special Needs Active Parents or SNAP, a Monaghan based campaign group of parents who have children with special needs.

Senior officials have reached out to prospective suitors with a view to adding them to the council's index of emergency accommodation.

A cyclist in Kildare is the latest person to lose their life in a collision, bringing the total for the year to 58.

Dáil na nÓg is the biennial assembly of Ireland's National Youth Parliament.

According to the local TD, these plans include the addition of later evening weekday services, an introduction of Sunday services, and connecting Crossakiel to the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network.

It is estimated that up to 100,000 borrowers have had mortgages sold to vulture funds, with credit servicing firms acting on behalf of the funds.

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill says her priorities are "leadership" and "cohesion".