Three sitting councillors from the Ballinamore area in Leitrim are set to retain their seats, according to a final tally.

Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke says trauma for famers doesn't end when animals go down with bovine tuberculosis.

Local authorities across the country vote on new Cathaoirligh in June each year.

Councillor Paddy O' Rourke from Carrigallen says the controversy surrounding the crib shows a lack of understanding of animals and what distresses them.

Councillor Paddy O'Rourke raised the issue at the November meeting of Leitrim County Council

The Sligo-Leitrim TD has quit Fianna Fail, alleging the Taoiseach used a complaint about him for national political gain.

The Budget is just over six weeks away now.

A route from Gortletteragh will also be introduced.