The issue of pine martens has caused controversy since the mammals numbers have increased in recent years

There's currently no census of the animals in Ireland, but it's estimated 55 thousand of the animals were shot dead last year.

The issues was raised at the September meeting of the local authority.

There are over 50 areas in Leitrim waiting to be improved as part of the scheme.

Around 50 areas or roads across the county are still waiting to be upgraded.

Applications have been made by Leitrim County Council to carry out repair works on Ballinaglera bridges following flash flooding.

Gerry Dolan had never seen anything like it before in the area.

There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear