Cllr Paddy Farrell says the animals are causing car accidents, destroying farmland and damaging property, branding the issue a ‘pandemic’.

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin says they're a big drawback when it comes to attracting tourism and investment.

Local Independent councillor Enda Stenson says it's a major boost to the area.

Cllr Des Guckian raised their plight at the most recent Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting.

The funding was announced by Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Alan Dillon.

The proposed development would see two new classrooms and the removal of existing prefabricated classrooms.

Independent Gerry Dolan was a councillor for almost 33 years, and he's due to get just under €96,000.

He made the call as part of his motion to support a number of local authority tenants in the county dealing with mould and damp.