Longford county planners are due to decide on the application in April.

The council has confirmed the maintenance contractor and owner of the facility has made arrangements for repair.

During the 24 hours, swimmers will be aiming to complete a swim a river challenge.

Senator Micheál Carrigy says that more questions remain than answers.

Calls have been made at every level with local Councillors, Senators and TDs pushing for movement on the scheme.

According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.

Nationally, over 225,000 jobs were supported by 4,451 Enterprise Ireland companies.

He's being questioned at a Garda station in Longford, where he can be held for up to 24 hours.