County councillors are demanding trucks carrying earth for flood-prevention embankments be diverted from a picturesque village which has won awards for its tidiness and floral displays at regional, national, and European level.

The mayor of a Co Cork town fears traffic gridlock will ensue during the second phase of its €38m flood alleviation works unless its bypass toll is axed.

A dual carriageway between Derry and City of Derry Airport should be completed in 18 months, it was announced today.

Lagan, Irish building materials, engineering and development business has announced record results for the year ended 31, March 2005.