“As well as being a strong Sinn Féin voice for the county, I will also be a strong advocate for the delivery of affordable housing, and ensure that the voices of carers and people with disabilities are heard2 - Senator Maria McCormack.

The wife of former party TD Brian Stanley who is now an Independent, released a statement on her official Facebook page on Friday evening.

Construction workers parking their vehicles in the public car park at Millview is causing problems for others who want to park there said a councillor.

“We have to make it easy for people to try and come out to exercise their democratic right," said one councillor.