'The project is expected to deliver a number of cross-border benefits'

The Monaghan native had been living in Cootehill.

Maire is planning on visiting County Monaghan in the coming weeks.

Each successful applicant for the local hackney license may be granted €6,000 as a subsidy to ordinary fares income, to run the service.

Permission for the new two-storey development was approved last October.

Gaelscoil Eois and Scoil Mhuire National School have received approval for the plans.

The one-week-old filly was taken in by Monaghan County Council's veterinary service until the owner was located.

The development will contain ten self-contained residential care units.