The new local support service is a local branch of the well known national autism charity AS I AM.

Nationally, electric car sales are down nearly 26 per cent this year.

A Fine Gael councillor for close to 40 years, Adie was first co-opted to his father's seat after he passed away.

The issue was highlighted last week by Local Councillor and County Cathaoirleach Mark Casey, following flood surges in recent weeks.

The proposed development would include new solar panels and repair and insulation works to the roof.

They have increased by 6 per cent in Roscommon and 3.1 per cent in Longford, according to the property website daft.ie.

Gardaí in Longford are investigating a number of incidents where fake notes were tendered to businesses over the last number of days.

They are going on a tour around Ireland and will visit Knock, Ballaghaderreen and Athlone in the coming weeks.