Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty officially received a nomination from Fianna Fáil to stand in this month's election.

The company has been involved in the production of election posters for 28 years and will now aim to reuse their product in the construction sector.

The Irish Wheelchair Association's National Advocacy Manager has described the situation as 'an absolute disgrace'.

There are three times as many candidates in Sligo than Leitrim, with 12 in Sligo and four in Leitrim.

Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Claire Kerrane says the accommodation of immigrants has been badly mishandled.

The Finance Bill is expected to be finalised today and is one of the last pieces of business the Government expects to conclude.

Speaking last week, Party Leader and Tanáiste Micheal Martin refused to commit to supporting the Scramoge man for another run in Seanad Eireann.

Blaithin Gallagher was recently selected to represent the party in the next General Election.