The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Gardaí say the deceased were from Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan and Drumconrath in Co Meath, with one of the women from Scotland.

The initiative supports towns that haven't previously benefited from sustained arts investment-helping them build lasting cultural connections.

Roscommon County Council says the sustainability of the facility is a continuous challenge.

The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just under 4,800 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of October.

He added he'd be in favour of that being facilitated.

The 'Held Together' sculpture and Mosaic Laneway were officially inaugurated on The Square in Roscommon Town.

The report was due to be completed last Wednesday.