Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

40% of Cavan's road network has been classified as being in poor or very poor condition

Potholes and traffic jams on election agenda in Co Cavan

3,000km of roads run through Co Cavan. Just 130km is national road, with the vast majority being local and regional roads. 40% of Cavan's road network is classified as being in a poor or very poor condition.

Elections 2024 • 04 Jun 24

Checks are conducted in Dundalk on the Belfast to Dublin train line, as it is the first entry point to the State from Northern Ireland

50 people without visas detected coming from UK last week

In the past week 50 people were detected entering the State without the proper visas or documents during garda immigration checks along the border.

Ireland • 26 May 24

LMETB CEO Martin O'Brien and NI Economy Minister Deirdre Harvey pictured with Spot the robotic dog

North-south education ties strengthened in Dundalk

A new collaboration between the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board and two third-level institutions in Northern Ireland has been announced.

Leinster • 22 May 24

The Department of Integration entered into a two-year contract with the D Hotel earlier this year to provide accommodation for International Protection applicants

Calls for 'revitalisation taskforce' for Drogheda

A business group in Drogheda has called on the Government to implement a "revitalisation taskforce" for the town in response to a loss of hotel accommodation.

Leinster • 22 May 24