The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested and is being held at a Garda station in the North West.

The local authority is looking for rooms in B&Bs, hotels and guest houses, as well as self-contained units.

The mandate for the operation is renewed annually, and its current authorisation expires on Sunday.

Earlier this week, driving test waiting times reached the 10-week target throughout the Shannonside region.

The warning came into effect yesterday evening.

Talks between trade union Forsa and the Department of Education failed to reach a resolution last night.

The status yellow rain warning for Leitrim is coming into effect at 6pm this evening.