Based on a survey at 15 forecourts nationwide, many are selling petrol for around 1.80 a litre and diesel for less than 2 euro.

The local authority along with a number of Oireachtas members met with officials from Transport Infrastructure Ireland yesterday over the project.

Minister Rabbitte was on a visit to the county yesterday.

There's optimism that Ireland has now passed the latest surge of Covid infection

The Longford Deputy says that if passed, the proposals will mean the hospitality sector will be effectively shut.

Large parts of the county have been under the notice since the beginning of the month.

Fianna Fail's Joe Flaherty spent a total of €21, 574 - with almost €4,000 on newspaper advertising

Over 17,000 homes and business are on the notice.