The figure was confirmed by Chief Officer John Fitzmaurice at February's Regional Health Forum West in response to a question from Cllr Tony Ward.

His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.

Councillor Ward says he received no correspondence on this occasion and in recent months renewed his call.

The social car scheme helps people who have no access to public transport to get to hospitals for appointments and check-ups

Tony Ward says the lack of spaces is forcing those attending the facility to walk a distance.

Many of the children are on the waiting lists for almost a year

There is a long waiting list for home care services

The HSE has received 34 tenders for the design of a 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. There will be six design