Parking in Sligo over the festive season was said to be chaotic.

While businesses reportedly had a successful Christmas period, a lack of parking spaces remains a big problem for the town.

There were calls made previously for Connaughton car park to ease pressure on the town centre.

Fianna Fáil Cllr Tom MacSharry says while there are long terms for that car park, it should be reopened as interim measure.

He's also hopeful that long term parking solutions can be delivered: