The latest release from the CSO breaks down the percentage of BER rated homes by county up to December of last year.

Central Statistic Office data shows that in the midlands, 61 percent of those without internet have stated it is by choice as they do not need it.

Tom Coppinger, Regional Development Officer with Active Retirement Ireland, says that covid-19 lockdowns didn't deter burglars.

Figures from the CSO show that the average electricity bills increased by €124 per year while gas bills decreased by €72 per year

According to the regional breakdown, Roscommon had the second lowest rate of one-year re-offences nationwide, at 12%.

The shannonside region is on the lower end of the price index.

11 more cases of assault causing harm were recorded by Gardaí in the Shannonside region in the last year.

The Central Statistics Office is preparing now for next years huge operation to gather information about the population of the country