The Mercosur deal involves an agreement between the EU and four south American countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Sligo University Hospital is by far the busiest in the region and busiest in the country today, with 49 people waiting for bed.

An €86m budget is set to be officially signed off on shortly.

Senator Gareth Scahill says the issue is affecting a lot of kids going to school in Roscommon town.

The Sligo-Leitrim TD was yesterday appointed as a Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Infrastructure.

The Mercusor agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.

The warning which took effect at midnight, will be in place until midday tomorrow.

This morning, the council will hold their annual budget meeting in the local authority’s headquarters in Roscommon town.