The deadline to the submission of observations for the new accommodation passed at 5.30 yesterday evening with An Bord Pleanala expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.

The incident took place in the centre of Longford Town on the 6th of May.

Padraig Finnegan says his property has been left in ruins, leaving him facing significant financial cost in cleaning and repairing the house.

According to the Irish Independent, road deaths are down 12.5% compared to the same time last year.

In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.

A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at the meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.

Work has stopped as protests have been held on weekday mornings for the past number of weeks.

An Bord Pleanala confirmed submissions on the exemption application for a property on Goff Street in the town have now closed.