That followed confirmation from the Department that the premises at the centre of the row will not be used pending outstanding planning hurdles.

Nine out of ten local fire brigades are out attending the scenes of incidents caused by Storm Debi.

Cllr McDonald says residents "don't know who is coming, how many are coming or if anyone is coming".

A protest has been taking place outside renovated stables in Castletara which is set to accommodate the asylum seekers.

He arrived to the hero's welcome after undergoing a bone marrow transplant.

Cavan gardaí say they can't wait to have him out on patrol again.