The young Pole, believed to be under the age of 30, is understood to have been attending a public office in the local authority's headquarters on Wood Quay.
Many young Irish emigrants are moving abroad to experience new horizons and access greater opportunities, according to a report issued by The National Youth Council of Ireland's (NYCI).
A major confrontation between church and state seems inevitable in the Republic of Ireland, as last night the country's Catholic hierarchy voiced strong opposition to new abortion proposals.
Gardai had to be called to Shannon Airport after what has been described as a 'mutiny' took place among passengers on a diverted Ryanair flight last week.
Eight in every 10 houses and apartments built every year are not being checked for structural defects and possible breaches of the fire safety code, the Irish Independent has learned.
Irish homeowners filing for bankruptcy are being told they have to give up satellite TV, foreign holidays or private health insurance and can only spend 8 euro a day on food.