The funding will enable improvement works at both schools.

At present there is a 15-week delay in getting a test date there, according to the average estimated time on the RSA website.

It is now more than 50 years ago now that these atrocities were carried out.

The locations locally that are set to benefit are Arva, Lough Gowna, Killeshandra, Barnagrow, Virginia and Emy Lough.

Deputy Smith commended the work carried by outdoor swimming groups across Cavan and Monaghan.

Deputy Smith says the lack of in-person services is a very serious loss to those people who depend on such vital support.

The local politician noted that 96% of the road network in Cavan are local and regional roads.

Services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics and psychology will all be offered.