Independent Emer Kelly says it is also affecting people's quality of life.

Kevin Hussey runs a dry cleaners in the town and is calling on those with vacant commercial properties to offer them for use.

Auctioneer James Kilcoyne says he is talking to some interested parties about taking it over.

He is a highly regarded mediator with the Workplace Relations Commission, where he served as director-general.

The street, which is a major trading route in the town linking the Longford Shopping Centre with Main Street has remained sealed off since early Sunday morning.

The incident took place in Trim, County Meath last night.

They are in Midland Court, which is opposite fire-hit Grafton Court.

Tributes have been paid this week to the former Kilbride captain who spoke out on the need for young women to attend cancer screenings.