Cllr Leah Cull says there are ongoing issues in the north Roscommon area three months on.

The Department of Housing says there were 21 in Leitrim, 20 in Longford and 17 in Roscommon.

Independent Ireland's, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the move is long overdue, and recent national events have made it all the more urgent.

The National Lottery says Wednesdays draw saw one player from Co. Westmeath become richer after they successfully matched five numbers plus the bonus.

The event is also being used to raise awareness of autism with a pop up shop opening at Grafton Court at 10 am.

Over a thousand people are due to attend the AsIAm Same Chance - Walk for Autism in Dublin alone.

Initiatives in counties Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon will be eligible for the funding, which has increased to €65,000 per project this year.

Cllr Gary Prior says that while the meeting was constructive the Minister didn't confirm a date for his visit.