Farmer and Fianna Fáil councillor near Leitrim village, Paddy Farrell, says it's needed due to the extremely wet summer and a severe fodder shortage.

Carrick-on-Shannon councillor Cormac Flynn is calling on Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to order the examination.

Paddy Farrell wants the government to take action.

Knifes or other weapons, like walking sticks, zimmer frames and bottles of urine, were used in 13 of them.

The project is currently at design stage and a 5.8km route has been selected, going from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.

Leitrim County Council say public safety measures are still in place in Leitrim village following a tornado earlier this month.

The project has been significantly delayed due to the pandemic and issues with the works themselves.