Under this scheme, the council in Leitrim will acquire vacant/derelict properties.

CHO8, which includes Longford and Westmeath, had the highest rate of admissions in the region at 290.

The average price of a home in Longford increased by €6,000 in three months to €145,000.

Submissions can be made to Leitrim County Council online or by post until the 19th of this month.

The Sinn Fein Councillor believes that those with changing medical circumstances should not be bound by their previous application.

The warning comes into effect from 1 o'clock this afternoon.

Councillor Enda McGloin believes a greenway taking in parts of Leitrim, Roscommon, and Cavan would attract tourism to the region.

15,854 successful applications were made locally during the 2022/2023 winter season.