According to the IHCA, many patients will have often made alternative arrangements due to the length of time on the waiting list or may no longer be suitable for treatment.

In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.

The figures are up from 198 registrations in 2022.

The property price report shows that home prices remain unchanged in Longford, while Leitrim and Roscommon property prices have seen a minor decrease.

The figures are up from 1,945 for 2022.

The average house in the region was priced at over €195,000.

Roscommon had the highest average annual earnings for 2022 in the region at €44,833.

The national average earnings for 2022 was €52,053 with the 40-49 year old category taking home the highest average earnings at €59,271.