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The proposed development is on the site of the former Arigna ESB Power station.

That is the view of 18-year-old Sam Brooks, who served as Chair of Roscommon's Youth Council for the 2023 term and as Regional Officer for Longford-Westmeath with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union.

Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty says the Government is losing the support of the people when it comes to accepting Ukrainian refugees.

Roscommon County Council issued a statement earlier this month raising concerns that current flood defence measures at Lough Funshinagh will soon be ineffective

The current bed capacity is 340 at Castlerea prison, with inmates taking up 109% of the overall beds available.

Cllr Guckian raised the issue at this month's meeting of the council, claiming the current waiting music was, in his own words 'annoying the hell out of everyone'.

The project also comprises the upgrade of the existing reception building and shop, along with an environmental induction area to immerse visitors in environmental topics.

It is expected that upward pressure on salaries in the region and the rest of the country will continue over the next 12 months, with the economy at full employment and cost of living challenges still being felt by local employees.

People are being asked to keep an eye on vulnerable and elderly neighbours.

The owner of the property has now withdrawn it from the agreement to house Ukrainian refugees.

The news was confirmed at a Longford County Council meeting this evening.

Despite the gain, there was a net total of 174 job losses across the region in 2022.

The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.

Local authority plans for significant works have gone to Part 8 and are expected to come before members next month.