Longford County Planners will decide on the project early in the new year.

They confirmed in a statement this evening that contraband with an estimated value of €332,000 was seized in operations carried out in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare.

A Go Fund Me appeal to support the case that was set up by local councillors has reached close to €50,000.

The blow to businesses is due to be confirmed at Roscommon County Council's budget meeting tomorrow.

The sterlisation service for the facility is currently being operated at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe.

Angela Kerrane was speaking following the re-election of daughter Claire Kerrane in Roscommon-Galway.

The findings come from a recent release compiled by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.