They were down by 13 per cent in Longford and dropped by 55 per cent in Leitrim.

It comes as the country’s prisons are overcrowded, with almost 4,900 inmates behind bars – almost 400 more than capacity.

Nationally, 5,841 home completions were recorded in the first 3 months of this year.

It comes as the Attorney General meets OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell in relation to matter later today

They're appealing for witnesses to come forward, and anyone with dash-cam footage from the Brusna area to make it available.

Almost 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Ireland.

The Department of Children has published the draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until May 2nd.

Yesterday it was confirmed that the Tánaiste will visit the area at the end of May.