The health watchdog found the centre to be compliant or partially compliant in all but one standard.

Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says the incident highlights the need for an ambulance base in Ballinamore.

No disruption is expected in the area, but slight traffic delays are expected.

The party chose one candidate at a selection convention last month, when Sligo-based TD Frank Feighan beat former junior minister John Perry.

Vehicles parked illegally causing obstruction to pedestrians and other road users, will be towed.

He made the call at this week's meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.

They include 95 in the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District, 86 in Ballinamore, and 96 in Manorhamilton.

He says vacant staff positions in the audiology service in Sligo are causing long waiting lists - affecting those who need assessments and hearing aids.