Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is advising people to take care.

Seven people have lost their lives on roads in the Shannonside region so far this year.

Three people were killed on County Monaghan roads in two separate collisions in the past 48 hours.

Michael Treacy believes motorists who park in designated spaces should receive three penalty points and a one-month driving ban.

The combination of heavy load and the serious structural issues meant the vehicle was a danger on the road.

Leitrim Gardai are warning motorists not to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.