Sean McGowan, from Dromod, is the latest politician to speak about the negative impact of social media.

Residents claimed rubbish was dumped at facilities in Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Carrigallen and other areas.

Anyone with any information in relation to either incident is asked to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda Station

Local councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said the town's growing population and the presence of factories and a major prison mean the service is vital.

The woman, who is aged in her 80's, was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore .

The development would see the demolition of the existing single storey former school building and the construction of a single storey discount food store.