The plan was developed in consultation with key stakeholders including Cavan County Council, Leitrim County Council, Roscommon County Council, Waterways Ireland, the three County Local Development Companies, local tourism businesses, and local communities.

Some of those involved in the collision involving a tractor and two cars were injured but, none seriously.

Met Éireann issued the yellow - or moderate - warning at 7am this morning.

Cllr Kelly said that a different approach was needed towards tackling this issue.

The average price for a three bed semi-detached in Virginia is €290,000 whilst the average price for the same house in Ballyconnell is €180,000.

With areas of dense fog developing this morning, road users are advised to expect impaired visibility and "potentially hazardous travelling conditions".

The advisory for Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and all of Connacht and Munster is in effect until midday.

The road traffic collision occurred on the N54 at Plush in Cloverhill at 10:45pm on Saturday night.