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Last September, it was revealed that two Sinn Féin press officers gave references for McMonagle after he had been arrested and suspended from the party - but before he had appeared in court. Both party officials later resigned.

Cllr Charley Farrelly proposed a motion for residents' associations in Castleisland to obtain insurance numbers for maintenance work, leading to heated debates among council members.

"I'm wearing shorts today in solidarity with the camogie players around Ireland...We need to change the rules for them now," said Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack.

"Two new TDs sought recliners for their offices, while another wanted their chaise longue fixed, reflecting concerns over office preparations for fresh representatives."

The average waiting time to take a test in Tallaght is 27 weeks. This is nearly three times the statutory maximum of 10 weeks. No one should be waiting over half a year for their driving test.

"13,567 learner drivers are now languishing on waiting lists in the Tallaght test centre. This is the highest in the entire State."

Fine Gael is facing fresh controversy after Senator Conway's arrest for public intoxication, affecting the party's stability in the new government.