He also pointed out the Government had given €658 m to road building, maintenance and repair this year.

Only one herd number now required for a valid application.

There could be slippery paths and cycleways due to an ice warning for the country.

A Status Yellow warning remains in place until 10am following heavier than expected snow in the early hours of this morning.

Over €23.4 million for National Roads and Greenways across Cavan and Monaghan was announced today.

A substantial funding announcement was made today that will benefit regional and local roads across Cavan-Monaghan.

Nationally, the Government is responsible for subsidising 92 million kilometres of road repairs and upgrades.

Cllr Aine Smith brought the issue to the attention of the council that routes to schools across the county were in need of being salted.