Local business groups are warning a lack of action will damage future local economic growth

Sligo IT, GMIT and Letterkenny IT will be included in the new university.

Both facilities will increase bed capacity once works are complete.

Studies of countries that have made the move show lower levels of overdoses and drug-related crime.

Concerns have been raised over the possible negative effects the legislation will have on those dealing with severe alcoholism or alcohol dependency.

Minister of State Frank Feighan is welcoming the decision of the government to expand access to medical cards for people who are terminally ill. The