The families have made ties with the local area and are dismayed at having to move hundreds of kilometres away now

Locals have raised concerns over privacy, anti-social behaviour and land segregation along the route.

The bus will run seven days a week and provide improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services at Castlerea.

The man in his 30s was arrested yesterday when Gardai from Mullingar conducted a search in Galway City.

Nationally, 593 people are waiting at hospitals across the country.

The data returned from the survey is used to inform the development of suitable interventions in the community that will help address the known risks for young people

The man was jailed for a total of seven years with the final 18 months suspended.

The collision occurred on the westbound lane of the M6 motorway in August of last year.