CEO of Bus Éireann, Stephen Kent, and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, paid tribute to the staff of Athlone Bus Station at the launch today.

A new plan is being rolled out.

The role has been advertised within the force - However the Minister says that sometimes a Garda driver will have to follow him on his bike if no Garda cyclists are available.

169 million euro will be directed towards the Irish midlands to help the region move away from fossil fuel industry.

Funding of one million euro was allocated to progress the plans in March, but Senator Carrigy believes lives are still being put at risk due to the delays.

It's expected a deal may now be reached by the end of the week.

The issue of carbon reduction targets and the possible downsizing of the national herd is highly contentious for the farming sector in this country

The controversy around turf and it's use as a fuel by people in this country is likely to continue for some time