Ground investigation works required for the Phase 3 design of the N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme.

P J O'Hanlon said he asked Officials in the North to push for the funding from the Irish Government,

According to the Sinn Fein representative, the Ardee to Castleblayney road scheme was suspended due to a lack of funding. 

Due to the incident, traffic diversions have been put in place.

Collision involved a motorcyclist and an articulated lorry at 8:15 last night.

The learner was issued with a fixed charge penalty notice, the car was seized and now court proceedings follow for the driver.

The county's roads engineer, Cllr Paudge Connolly, and Senator Robbie Gallagher met with Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.