“An increasing number of nursing homes are considering leaving the Fair Deal Scheme and say it's not providing sustainable funding

A major fundraising effort was undertaken by Friends of Mullingar Hospital to purchase the machine.

Dr O'Keefe says the procedure is one of the most safe and effective methods of family planning.

The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries are reported.

Separately, 78 prisoners were waiting for addiction services or treatments in the Roscommon Prison at the end of 2022.

Kate Molly was born with down syndrome and was a healthy child full of energy and love.

The centre provides care for 36 residents with a range of care needs from low to maximum

Nationally 8,149 deaths were registered in quarter 4 of 2022.