The vehicle was recorded travelling at 103 kilometres an hour in an 80km zone.

The youngest patient was 14 years old and the eldest was 55.

The use of HVO is not widespread in Ireland and the fact that's it's now 15 cent more expensive than a litre of diesel is making it less attractive

Just over 11,000 were on the waiting list for Mullingar hospital, representing an 80% increase since 2015.

A walk through the town is planned for 3.30pm with no registration required.

A decision is expected in August

The ticket holders have until Friday the 30th of June to make contact with the National Lottery.

A major fundraising effort was undertaken by Friends of Mullingar Hospital to purchase the machine.