Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming months.

It was due to be a 20-bed specialist unit, but it has stalled despite an 8 million euro allocation.

Four fire brigades and local Gardaí were at the scene when the fire broke out shortly before 8pm.

Founded by audiologist Ann Marie Kelly, the business offers a comprehensive range of audiological services at their Co. Roscommon base.

Deputy Marian Harkin says current ambulance response times in Leitrim are unacceptable.

The RSA is asking all road users to use today day to reflect on their road behaviours.

Mary Lou McDonald was in the west Roscommon town this afternoon ahead of the general election on November 29th.

The deadline for final nominations was at 12 noon today.