In a letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Integration Roderick O'Gorman, concerned locals have highlighted what they brand as inconsistencies in the judgement.

The Sligo-Leitrim TD says she cannot see how a new leader of Fine Gael will be able to rescue and refocus the Government.

Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin asked Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to have a open and honest debate about concerns in local communities regarding immigration.

In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.

The politician revealed that a total of 3,926 people were waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital in the first six months of this year.

The motion was also supported by deputies Thomas Pringle, Joan Collins, Michael McNamara, and Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

Deputy Harkin stated that 31 private and voluntary nursing homes have closed over the last three years with 19 of these closures happening over the last 12 months.

The meeting takes place at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at 1 0' clock this afternoon.