Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6498550.

It comes as 800 thousand euro in extra funding was provided to the industry as part of Budget 2024.

Lynn Eager, of Winetown in Rathowen, Westmeath, was due to stand trial early next year, but was today handed a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murders.

The burglary occurred in the Golden Island area of the town at approximately 3.15am this morning.

The plans would include the creation of two signal controlled junctions and controlled pedestrian crossings in the town.

His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.

See It, Say It encourages people to report suspicious activity to Gardaí while the app enables local members to check up on elderly residents and those with disabilities.

The plans had been the subject of an appeal over the effects the existing development or any future expansion would have on regional infrastructure.