Sean O'Heslins GAA club issued a strong statement earlier this week criticising the bank's plans for their local branch.

Credit Unions should be made into viable options for business banking according to the well known businessman.

The women were granted bail until sentencing on December 8th next.

The hope is that a new school will be in place by 2026.

Senator Eugene Murphy made the announcement earlier today.

While the number of positive patients in local hospitals is still low compared to earlier this year, health officials are urging the public to be mindful.

A total of five million euro was earned by hospitals nationwide last year through parking and clamping charges.

The issue was raised in the Seanad this morning.