That's after an increasing in numbers of people requiring admission at this time.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit Washington DC and Philadelphia.

Cllr Gary Prior had raised the issue at today's Municipal District meeting.

A case was confirmed in a cattle herd in County Wexford at the weekend.

The county bore the brunt of Storm Éowyn last January.

Sean Mulryan along with a delegation from the Athlone 2040 steering group presented their ambitious plans to councillors in Roscommon this afternoon.

The issue has also been raised at recent council meetings in Leitrim.

Groups representing drivers want stricter regulations for taxi apps, and say those offering cheaper rates to passengers are undermining the future of the industry.