The company plans to recruit apprentice electricians, mechatronic, electrical, automation engineers and project managers.

The newly-ordained Bishop of Ossory has weighed into the debate on abortion on his first day in office, describing as “paradoxical and in some ways the ultimate delusion” the proposal to “extinguish” the right to life of a child.

Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket in Co Meath this evening.