The general election is less than two weeks away.

Three fire brigades are at the scene, while gardai are also there. 

There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.

It will be known as King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park for the next five years. 

Garda management have told local TD Claire Kerrane it’s to provide support and reassurance to the community.

The candidates in today’s debate were: Councillor Nessa Cosgrove of the Labour Party; Blaithin Gallagher of the Green Party; Deputy Martin Kenny of Sinn Fein; Cllr Edel McSharry of Fianna Fáil; and Graham Monaghan of Aontu. 

Council management has made the controversial proposal but says the money would be spent on key infrastructure.

Bishop Doran recently held six meetings with parishioners on the issue, including in Strokestown, Castlerea and Athlone.