Omniplex announced plans in late 2021 to build the facility on an empty site on the Harbour road.

Dr Eamonn Ansboro operates a network of cameras and equipment around Lough Key designed to detect unidentified objects.

A total of €205,888 in funding has been allocated to community groups around the country.

A director of the Lough Ree Access for All Centre says it's important to have a tourism offering for all abilities.

They would like to see an increase in social housing.

She says many won't see the benefits for a few months

Roscommon currently has the most homes with access at 12,300, representing a 65% completion of the rollout.

The boat is designed to allow full access for wheelchair users and others onto the river Shannon through the use of a collapsing bow