The Apple tax money is set to be spent on housing, water and electricity services.

Martin Kenny believes there needs to be an affordable housing sector run by the state.

He was speaking following his appointment as Sinn Féin's spokesperson on agriculture this week.

It follows a reshuffle due to the departure of Kathleen Funchion, who has been elected to the European Parliament.

The default limit will drop from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 in November, unless special speed limits are adopted by the council.

The scheme treats people on low incomes for examinations, fillings, cleanings and tooth extractions.

Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Transport Martin Kenny has called on the Justice Minister to explain why this isn't already the case.

Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.