Senator Micheál Carrigy told the Seanad children shouldn't have to leave the county to access a school place.

This arrangement comes as part of a package of measures following engagements with the Workplace Relations Commission.

Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.

It comes as Justice Minister Helen McEntee admitted the level of domestic abuse has tripled in the last 10 years to over 46 thousand cases.

The Rehab Group in Longford announced the return of their fundraiser, now rebranded as 'Cuppa for Rehab'.

The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.

The song portrays Longford Town as a place defined by its crime, where, according to the lyrics, "depending on the day, it could be fist, knife, or gun."

Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.