He said the recent pandemic lockdowns saw a number of operators exiting the market.

The Government signed off on the €450 million N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project last year.

The poll was carried out on Friday and yesterday among a sample size of 1,083 people.

It's expected the party will add another candidate to the ticket in the coming months before June's election.

He claims businesses that availed of debt warehousing are now receiving letters from Revenue demanding repayment.

A native of Glenamaddy, Mr Hussey passed away on Sunday at the age of 87.

He was speaking following a public meeting last night where locals voiced their concerns over the proposed new layout.

The party has been dealt a blow in the county in recent months following confirmation that John Cummins, Orla Leyden and Joe Murphy would be withdrawing from political life.