Latest figures revealed in an internal HSE document show over 12,000 children are overdue an assessment nationally.

The 24 metre lattice structure had been approved by Roscommon County Council for construction at the Eir Exchange on the Circular Road in Ballaghaderreen to replace an existing 15 metre structure.

Met Éireann is advising motorists in the effected areas to only travel if absolutely necessary.

21 people were killed and 182 were injured.

Included in the application is the development of 21 two bedroom apartments and 10 one bedroom apartments.

The warning came into effect earlier this afternoon and remains in place until Noon tomorrow.

Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy and Independent Cllr Kevin 'Boxer' Moran are both running in the Longford-Westmeath constituency.

Councillor Edel McSharry in the Sligo-Leitrim Constituency and Dympna Cunniffe in Longford-Westmeath have both commented publicly on the government strategy surrounding the location of IPAS centres.