Peggy Nolan says she's been in touch with her Fine Gael colleague, Deputy Micheál Carrigy, about the issue.

Local business people say the group has declined in recent months but plans are in place to kick start it again.

Finola says 2024 was a decent one for business in Carrick.

Tourism Officer Lisa Joy says Roscommon has plenty of restaurants, pubs and speciality shops for visitors.

They're going up by 5 per cent in 2025, in the first rise in over 15 years.

Cormac Flynn made the call following the decision of Leitrim County Council to increase commercial rates by 5 percent.

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

A final decision will be made by councillors at their budget meeting next month.