Irish Rail has warned that any vehicle left in the car park once it closes will be removed.

The Council will reexamine the issue if there is evidence the spaces are being abused.

A total of five million euro was earned by hospitals nationwide last year through parking and clamping charges.

Locals are hoping the reopening will help ease traffic congestion.

The proposal was made a meeting of Longford M.D.

Gerard McGowan said he had hoped the new street improvements would allow for better parking spaces outside his home in the interests of safety

The couple highlight the issue on their social media page.

Vehicles were previously allowed to park on the street without restrictions from 9am-5pm.