Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is warning newly elected Independent TDs that the deal will damage their constituents should it be implemented.

She's one of a number of Independents Simon Harris is meeting, after he held talks with the likes of Gillian Toole and Sean Canney yesterday.

It seemed Marian Harkin had a mountain to climb to take the fourth and final seat after the first count.

There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.

It comes after protests had been held in Dromahair over the weekend due to the proposed housing of asylum seekers in the town.

Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice believes that immediate action is required for the well-being of Irish farmers.

The meeting will focus on the specific aspect of land re-wetting and all MEP's are being invited to attend.