A major protest is taking place in Ballinasloe at 12 o'clock tomorrow over the decision, which was made last month.

In a statement issued earlier this afternoon, she described the decision as "very difficult" and that it was taken on medical advice.

The road was due to reopen on August 25th but will now open on September 8th.

It's hitting out at the competition body, which claimed agriculture was one of the reasons for an increase in prices.

The respite service is offered to six people who use the facilities on a shared basis on predetermined weekdays and weekends throughout the month.

Sara-Lee Greene is the Rose of Longford while the London Rose Shauna Sammon has links to both Leitrim and Cavan.

Earlier this week. it was confirmed that "low demand stops" such as Dromod and Roosky will no longer be served "to improve journey times." from August 24th.

The provider confirmed earlier this week that "low demand stops" will no longer be served "to improve journey times."