The hospitality sector are asking government to reduce the rate from 13.5% to 9%.

It comes ahead of the Budget on October 1st - the last one before the general election.

The finding comes from a recent analysis by the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, published in the latest Sunday Independent.

This year's commemoration will see the screening of a new documentary titled 'Ballinamuck' at the 98 Hall in the village.

52 people were receiving care on site on the day of inspection, with HIQA staff interviewing staff and residents as part of the inspection.

A work stoppage is continuing around the country today by members of the Unite Trade Union.

New figures from the CSO show the number of tests cancelled due to no shows, improper documentation or tester illness.

The Chinese national is accused of setting a fire at Oyama Sushi, a business run by the brother of the accused's former business partner on the 28th of July.