The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the activities of an Eastern European organised criminal gang operating throughout the midlands.

Mullingar Garda Station received two new appointments in the October/November period.

Overall, there are 559 people waiting for a hospital bed across the country today.

€200,000 was allocated in the budget to establish the office which will temporarily be based in the head office of LWETB in Marlinstown.

Sligo University Hospital and the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar are among the busiest facilities in the country.

Andrews Construction Ltd had sought the construction of 245 residential units and supporting infrastructure as part of the development.

The incident, involving an e-scooter, occurred close to midday at Saunders Bridge in the town.

When last seen, Melissa was wearing a grey jumper, a green sleeveless jacket and black runners.