Over-reliance on a small number of water treatment plants as well as overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital were among some of the issues raised.

Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.

It comes after Micheál Martin says he doesn't feel his leadership is under threat.

He first complimented emergency services for how they dealt with a fire on a train between Dublin and Roscommon last week.

Showers are set to minimise this evening, giving way for some prolonged spells of sunshine for the rest of the weekend and into next week.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development will be making the visit in two weeks' time.

Roscommon Coroner's Court heard three were fatal and six caused serious injuries.

It follows senior Fianna Fáil Ministers insisting now is not the time for a leadership heave against Micheál Martin.