The Library at Dillon house will open in the third quarter of next year but locals have stressed that the process has taken too long.

The plans were unanimously approved by Roscommon County Councillors at a special meeting yesterday.

The local authority hasn't budgeted for the station's reopening.

The plans would include the creation of two signal controlled junctions and controlled pedestrian crossings in the town.

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

Plans included the construction of a single storey supermarket with an ancillary off-licence sales area.

The homes would include 10 three bed houses, 10 two bed homes and 6 three bed terraced units.

In a statement released this week, Councillor Murphy described how his wife has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and that his priority is now to take care of his family and raise awareness of the condition.