See It, Say It encourages people to report suspicious activity to Gardaí while the app enables local members to check up on elderly residents and those with disabilities.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly yesterday confirmed the heel prick test offered to parents of newborns will screen for SMA starting next year.

The local Postmaster has taken over the role from Deputy Alan Dillon, who himself has been appointed chair of the party.

It comes as the Monthly Homeless Report for October was released last week.

Violent disorder, intoxication in a public place, assault with intention to cause bodily harm and trespass are some of the offences that fall in the category of public order.

The 24 year old was one of two charged with possession of a knife under the Firearms and Offensives Weapons Act 1990.

Bovine TB is a serious condition that can cause illness in both animals and humans.

The Council approved the County Development Plan last year, a multi-year strategy that set's out development and zoning criteria across Longford.