The Department of Migration recently turned down an offer to accommodate refugees in the property. 

The Midlands Northwest MEP had previously said he was considering trying to replace Michael D Higgins in the Aras.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the two-car collision on Ballygaddy Road in Tuam shortly after 6 o'clock on Sunday evening.

Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, is slamming the proposals.

Dara Calleary will be visiting a newly-opened sensory playground in Longford Town this evening, and will also be stopping by Granard to officially reopen the tennis and basketball courts at the Higginstown Complex.

Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby has got planning permission for three and four-bedroom houses.

The department said: "The department received an offer of accommodation from this property, but this is no longer under consideration."

The Department of Health says there were 196 from Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon last year - up from 133 in 2020.