Rumours had emerged that refugees and asylum seekers were to be moved into locations in Carrick in Shannon.

County planners green lit the project with 13 conditions attached including a provision requiring the three family pods to be used for short term letting only.

The petition has been launched this week.

Leitrim Councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, says there are a number of issues, including the new forestry deal, that will be discussed with the Minister

Deputy Martin Kenny says that although the announcement today is progress, he still has concerned about the service being delivered on schedule

Speaking in the Dail recently, Deputy Naughten confirmed that while maintenance grants are available for mountain, cave and sea rescue services, nothing is provided for diving groups.

Carrick-On-Shannon had the highest pass rate last year at 60.8%.

Events coordinator at Leitrim Pride, Isolde Carmody, says expansion of pride events into more towns across the county would be of great benefit to people.