Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford will be under alerts.

Transport For Ireland has confirmed that the enhanced Local Link 548 route will commence from next Monday.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless had announced the return of the full contribution fee for the upcoming academic year, while Tánaiste Simon Harris insists no definitive decision has yet been made.

Sligo University Hospital generated the most revenue from parking fees in the region last year, at a total of €410,581.

The existing food hub employs 200 people in seven businesses - and a second facility is being developed on the Dowra Road.

Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior called for the initiative at a Leitrim County Council meeting - and it was backed by his colleagues.

Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the death of Fr Niall Molloy in Clara, Co Offaly - in the home of Richard and Therese Flynn.

The initial scheme would have seen 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.