The 84-year-old centre now has a new roof and floor, improved insulation, an enlarged entrance and upgraded toilets.

Over 3,800 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation and 793 are waiting for an inpatient surgery.

TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it's needed because of the amount of crimes taking place during the day in Co Roscommon and other neighbouring counties.

The total amount settled by the local authority last year over insurance claims increased by almost a third last year.

Tori returned home last Thursday after the Dáil was told she was subjected to domestic violence in Dubai.

Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke pulled out of the race, after being nominated along with Flaherty and Troy.

Sligo University Hospital, meanwhile, has a total of 16,000 people on waiting lists.

This evening, the gardai called off the search after Caérie was found.