An average of 74% of voters across Roscommon-Galway, Sligo-Leitrim, Longford-Westmeath, and Cavan-Monaghan voted 'No' to the amendment on Family.

Cavan-Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth says many of those behind the Musical have questions to answer.

Local community groups and SMEs who meet the criteria should apply

Members of Cavan County Council were united in their praise of the local charity at this week's monthly meeting.

Ms Tully said the garda shortage is leading to a "backwards step" in policing here.

Eight family places have been prioritised for the Northern Sound region.

Deputy Tully has called on Government to urgently bring forward a supplementary budget.

Speaking in the wake of Storm Debi when thousands of homes across the Shannonside/Northern Sound area were left without power, Deputy Smith said one of the things preventing the faster roll-out of flood relief schemes is "frivolous objections".