She said a cross-Departmental approach was needed to support rural communities who welcome new arrivals.

Local Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said it was welcome news following a long wait for a traffic solution in the village.

It's thought the final works on the listed building will take up to 32 weeks to complete.

The move was confirmed over night by Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane.

Over 5 thousand patients in the Shannonside Northern Sound region left emergency departments without being seen in the first half of this year.

The Roscommon TD says animal welfare standards exist for a reason but they are useless if they're not monitored and enforced.

Deputy Kerrane believes the frustration and tension felt by some communities can be avoided if communities get the resources they need.

The Roscommon TD says farmers involved in the ACRES scheme don't know if they'll face penalties if they cut turf on land owned by one or more people