A Bill will be signed off at Cabinet today which gives the Central Bank new powers to address problems in rural and regional areas.

He says barriers are badly needed along the canal from Ballinamore Golf Club to the town.

According to Freedom of Information figures. security staff were paid €5,000.

Joseph Gilhooly will now officially hold the role following over 20 years of experience at the county council.

Claims against local authorites are paid by their insurers, Irish Public Bodies.

The council's budget for this year is over €52 million, which is used for roads, housing, leisure and other areas.

A new Columbarium wall is proposed to be constructed at the graveyard, as well as a new site entrance and all ancillary works.

Fianna Fáil is the biggest group on Leitrim County Council after last Friday's elections.