Funding of one million euro was allocated to progress the plans in March, but Senator Carrigy believes lives are still being put at risk due to the delays.

The Senator is calling for clarity on when people can expect payments.

Senator Micheál Carrigy says that match officials need greater protection.

There had been speculation the station, which covers north Longford, would be downgraded in some way.

Dozens of local offices closed in recent years across this region.

The statement gained significant attention in a variety of media outlets.