It comes as the country’s prisons are overcrowded, with almost 4,900 inmates behind bars – almost 400 more than capacity.

A tractor collided with his quad bike on the R353 in Derrybrien, Gort, at around 1.15pm today.

Ms McHugh said this weekend: "I've decided to put myself forward as an Independent candidate in the Midlands North West for the European elections on June 7th."

In total, there are 756 people on the social housing waiting list in Co Roscommon.

There were 375 prisoners in the jail yesterday, which is significantly above its bed capacity of 340.

Many of the homes in Gleann Ard are derelict and there is widespread illegal dumping.

In total, there are 756 people on the social housing waiting list in Co Roscommon.

Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from next Monday, to provide short-term support to parents.