The statement also referred to extensive public consultation prior to Part 8 planning being approved by Roscommon County Council members.

According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.

The works are expected to be substantially completed by October 2027.

It's expected to cost in the region of €450 million.

The initial contract was cancelled by Roscommon County Council after Roadbridge went into receivership last year.

The project is expected to increase road safety in towns and villages along the route and act as a boost to the local economy.

Works will include the construction of approximately 34km of new road from the western end of the existing N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass to Scramoge.

There have been three fatalities on the Roscommon leg of the national route in the last three months.