Agri businesses are being targetted by the scam reported in Roscommon and Cavan in recent days

250 witnesses are due to give evidence at the trial that will last until September

The trial is expected to last between 8-10 weeks at least

There are 134 people nationally waiting on trolleys at hospitals around the country today so far

The trial has bene delayed several times this year due to the pandemic

Gardai had a strong presence in the Mullahoran area of Cavan yesterday as a result of the ongoing controversy involving Fr PJ Hughes who is refusing to abide by Covid regulations in keeping mass an online event only

A man appeared in court in Mullingar today on a number of charges related to a lengthy car chase with Gardai on Monday afternoon of this week

He said he "will exercise his constitutional right even though people are complaining".