The application involves three new playing pitches, off the Castlecara Road, and has been approved by Leitrim County Council.

Independent Enda Stenson says the footpath from the town to the rowing centre at Lough Rynn needs urgent attention.

Sinn Fein councillor Cormac Flynn has raised concerns about the safety of the Castlecara Road, which links the Dublin and Leitrim roads.

Leitrim County Council says the proposal will be considered if a future tenant makes the request

Cllr Des Guckian will raise this issue at a meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District this morning.

Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn brought a motion forward at last Monday's Leitrim County Council meeting about the issue.

Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn doesn't believe it should be reduced as the funds are vital for community projects.

He says vacant staff positions in the audiology service in Sligo are causing long waiting lists - affecting those who need assessments and hearing aids.