The Garda Representative Association has threatened effective strike action in early November if the Commissioner does not revoke his decision.

Local rural independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is keeping his options open over what constituency to contest the next election in.

Almost 200 thousand people here are living with symptoms of long Covid.

TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.

Speaking in the Dail recently, Deputy Naughten confirmed that while maintenance grants are available for mountain, cave and sea rescue services, nothing is provided for diving groups.

The independent deputy told the Joe Finnegan Show that the plans would see a massive drain in rural Ireland and the move of the population to the cities.

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane says that Community Welfare Officers' drop-in centres no longer being available is making it more difficult for people to access the service.

Denis Naughten and Marian Harkin both urged action on the Patient Safety Bill.