Trade union Fórsa and St Christopher's management had agreed on a set of proposals designed to harmonise pay scales and address staff concerns.

CSO figures show almost 88 per cent are men and only 12 per cent are women.

Leitrim auctioneer Gordon Hughes says a shortage of homes is driving up prices.

It happened on the N4 at Corboy, between Edgeworthstown and Longford town, yesterday evening around 5.30pm. 

St Christopher's staff has been holding a work-to-rule over a dispute centring on the non-payment of increments promised under a previous pay agreement.

Bryonny Sainsbury died days after she was injured by her horse, with significant issues found with her medical care at Mullingar Hospital.

The Fórsa trade union, which represents staff, says it will strongly recommend that these proposals are accepted by members.

He is being detained at Longford Garda Station and investigations are ongoing