The 31 local authorities are dealing with arrears totalling 104 million euro.

The exemption allows farmers to burn uncontaminated wood, trees, trimming, leaves and bushes from September and February.

Monaghan has one of the lowest vacancy rates, at just 19.

All 119 dwellings inspected in Co Cavan failed to meet the minimum standards.

Currently, Irish Water has an agreement which sees local authorities provide water services on the ground in each county.

It is hoped improvement and upgrading works planned for the R181 road from Crossduff to the Cavan border will bring economic growth to the area.

There are calls locally for the speed limit on a section of the N2 to be increased. Despite extensive work on the section between Monaghan

Almost €1.3 million has been allocated to Cavan and Monaghan for the refurbishment of social housing units. Minister Darragh O’Brien announced the additional