Diversions will be in place and local Gardaí are urging those travelling to the town to give themselves extra time.

The company has been involved in the production of election posters for 28 years and will now aim to reuse their product in the construction sector.

Senator Micheál Carrigy believes the current system is allowing too much leniency when it comes to serial offenders pleading guilty.

An application for the works was submitted by Templemichael Parish Resources CLG for the works at the historic hall in the centre of Longford Town.

Oyama Sushi was one of 13 businesses affected by the blaze which broke out at Grafton Court in July.

The centre on the Battery Road in Longford Town provides a community-based service for people with intellectual difficulties.

Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming months.

Despite efforts by the Road Safety Authority to reduce the delay in getting a test, no-shows have increased on an average monthly basis.