It comes as Finance Minister Michael McGrath draws up plans to allow three to five years for companies to finish paying their debts.

He said a mixed economy which included both electronic transactions and physical cash was the best way forward.

The grant will help local businesses in areas such as website design, app development and online selling.

The new measures include a €200 annual registration fee, which the organisation states will bring uniformity to their navigations

He also mentioned how seven puppies were dumped alive before Christmas but thankfully were rescued.

Longford Shopping Centre Management has apologised for the inconvenience and has confirmed they are exploring alternative options for cash machine services in the centre.

It comes following an emergency meeting of local councillors and Oireachtas members in Gleeson's Townhouse last night.

There are sixteen patients waiting on trolleys at Portiuncula Hospital and 32 waiting for a bed in Sligo.