Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward the motion at the most recent Longford County Council meeting.

Speaking to Let's Talk earlier this week, Cllr Butler doesn't agree that going door to door to get people to re-register breaks GDPR rules.

Double Visas Investments Limited has applied for the change of use of the existing vacant and unfinished restaurant and retail units on Bridge Street in the town.

He's accused the Government of dropping the ball on bread and butter issues such as immigration, healthcare and housing.

Councillor Seamus Butler confirmed to Shannonside Northern Sound this week, that Longford County Council are currently in a joint procurement process for the machines.

The festival aims to broaden the appeal of community-based light and lantern art making around the county and grow Longford Lights each year.

The extension would incorporate a passenger lift and internal escape stairs.

Longford County Council planners granted permission for the development with 12 conditions attached.