There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.

Fine Gael committed to the ambulance service when the A&E at Roscommon Hospital was closed 13 years ago.

Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.

Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.

The formal state ceremony will be attended by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Culture Minister Catherine Martin.

The event will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine.

The national school's pupil numbers have doubled over the past 10 years and it is now spread over two campuses, due to overcrowding.