It comes as academic expert Professor Damian Murchan suggested in an article in the Irish Independent that Leaving Cert students should be examined on their use of AI.

The application was the subject a number of objections highlighting local concerns over emissions and air quality.

Longford received the largest allocation of funding from the NTA in the region with €3.5 million secured for local projects.

New figures show the waiting time in this test centre is 24 weeks.

The man's defence also indicated that they would lodge a motion to change the venue of any trial away from Longford.

Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar will make his first appearance at Longford Circuit Criminal Court today, following numerous appearances in Longford District Court.

Fianna Fáil councillor Sean McGowan brought forward a motion to today's Leitrim County Council meeting.

An appeal was lodged last year, with An Bord Pleanála this week overturning the decision by Longford County Planners and refusing the planning permission.