The café had since moved to an empty unit in the Longford Retail Park at the N4 Axis Centre.

The well-known Ballaghaderreen businessman recently announced his decision to step down as a councillor on health grounds after 20 years.

The claim was made by former councillor Michael Scally at a public meeting in the town last week.

Submissions were made last year, and a decision was expected from county planners by the start of 2024.

Yousef Palani is currently serving two life sentences for the murders of Aidan Moffit and Michael Snee in Sligo town over a four-day period in April 2022.

Gardaí and the NPWS are currently investigating the incident.

In a statement, he says following a career spanning 20 years, he has decided to leave politics.

When stopped, Gardaí discovered they were a novice driver with no N-Plates displayed.