The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.

Some customers are being left stranded at stops further along the route.

The song portrays Longford Town as a place defined by its crime, where, according to the lyrics, "depending on the day, it could be fist, knife, or gun."

The INMO have reported this morning that 17 patients at Portiuncla Hospital were waiting on trolleys whilst 22 in Sligo University Hospital were without a bed.

Senator Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Seanad this morning following what he described as a recent crime spree in the county.

Blaithin Gallagher was recently selected to represent the party in the next General Election.

Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.

Cllr Clarke was re-elected to Sligo County Council earlier this year receiving over 1,700 first preference votes.