The project is expected to go to planning by the end of this year, allowing construction to start next year.

It follows a public meeting last night to discuss a Department of Integration proposal to expand refugee accommodation at the site.

Cllr Des Guckian raised their plight at the most recent Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting.

It will be provided by Athlone Midlands Rape Crisis Centre and available every Tuesday at the Family Resource Centre.

They came to the local authority with their families, looking for emergency accommodation.

The shooting was highlighted on RTÉ's Crimecall show last night.

Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says the incident highlights the need for an ambulance base in Ballinamore.

Simon Quinn died following a single-vehicle collision in Ballintava, Dunmore, last Friday at 2.30 in the morning.