Planning permission has been sought to demolish Lough Ree Power Station.

The investment is expected to be in excess of €1.5m for the school.

Based on a survey at 15 forecourts nationwide, many are selling petrol for around 1.80 a litre and diesel for less than 2 euro.

The local authority along with a number of Oireachtas members met with officials from Transport Infrastructure Ireland yesterday over the project.

Minister Rabbitte was on a visit to the county yesterday.

There's optimism that Ireland has now passed the latest surge of Covid infection

The Longford Deputy says that if passed, the proposals will mean the hospitality sector will be effectively shut.

Large parts of the county have been under the notice since the beginning of the month.