The well-known Ballaghaderreen businessman recently announced his decision to step down as a councillor on health grounds after 20 years.

The claim was made by former councillor Michael Scally at a public meeting in the town last week.

Micheal Frain argues a lack of effective Government investment is putting a target on the back of international protection applicants.

Leitrim had the highest amount of Ukrainian pupils enrolled with 420 in schools locally.

Sligo/Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry says Government's response to the international refugee crisis as 'reactionary and non-strategic'.

Cllr Gerry Warnock also called on the Government to pause its current immigration policy due to a lack of accommodation.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a former convent in Lanesboro at around 9 o'clock last night.

It's believed the incident was quickly brought under control, with the building reported to be undamaged.