The members of 'Macra na Feirme' are holding the 16 hour walk.

According to the Ballybay native, current bus services are unsuitable.

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

Deirdriu McQuaid has encouraged locals to come forward and sign up to the free service.

According to new proposals, the local branches will instead focus more on mortgage, loan and saving advice for customers.

Ms Clarke says over half of those aged over 75 don’t use the internet at all, and as a result has called for a more 'inclusive' banking system.

Cannabis and alcohol misuse has increased among young people in Cavan and Monaghan.