Paddy Mahon said this is aided by the reopening of the Grafton Court just five months on from a devastating fire.

The increase comes at an average annual rise of 16%, twice the rate in commuter counties.

Glenellen Restaurants Limited, owned by Elaine Sterio, employs over 400 people and runs six McDonalds restaurants.

Her requiem mass took place at St Anne's Church in Scramogue at 11am this morning.

The company is targeting further acquisitions and growing its 40-strong team, following it's 2022 purchase of Loftus Insurance in Roscommon.

Locals had raised issues over the mast's effect on property values, local biodiversity and public health.

She was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in September 2023, and a fundraising appeal raised over €83,000 to assist with her care.

Her Regional Independent Group is expected to form a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael after Christmas.