The GAA pundit said he "in no way intended to demean them by comparing them to Clones".

The announcement was made at Monday's Cavan County Council meeting.

That's according to local TD Niamh Smyth, who is the Chair of the Tourism Committee.

The Mid Ulster Chair said the Council "supports the road scheme which would benefit the entire northwest region".

The HSE says it wants patients going to the right place for the right treatment.

'Many people do not realise the types of conditions that can be treated at the unit'

Tilly needs 24 hour care, so a tracheostomy-trained nurse is required to support her parents at home.