He says vacant staff positions in the audiology service in Sligo are causing long waiting lists - affecting those who need assessments and hearing aids.

Sitting TD Frank Feighan, from Boyle, and John Perry, from Ballymote, have both been nominated - along with Sligo councillor Thomas Walsh.

There are currently 40 patients waiting for a bed at the North West Hospital according to the INMO.

This morning's INMO trolley watch count has recorded 38 people waiting for a bed in the hospital today.

Sitting TD Frank Feighan is seeking to retain his seat.

Taoiseach Simon Harris described him as "a journalist of enormous standing".

The Coast Guard's 118 Rescue helicopter, based at Strandhill in Sligo, was dispatched to the scene.

Castlerea’s Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has moved to within 7,000 votes of the quota.