The industry is calling for the lower rate of VAT to remain.

The election conference took place last night.

Major reform of the exam was announced by the minister on Tuesday afternoon.

The issue was raised at a meeting of Roscommon County Council.

Efforts are also underway to assist the refugees with gathering personal documents.

A special event takes place this week in Athlone.

Criminal legal aid is paid by the state for people who can't afford to mount their own defence in court.

The northwest is in for a bad evening of weather as a yellow warning comes into effect.