Andrews Construction Ltd had sought the construction of 245 residential units and supporting infrastructure as part of the development.

The accusation comes from Midlands North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and revolves around Fine Gael's Colm Markey.

The items stolen include a DeWalt drill and drill bits, a Makita drill and a DeWalt angle grinder.

The development would consist of one two-storey building containing five enterprise/workspace units with mezzanine offices, office hub and administration offices.

Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by a fungal pathogen that results in the eventual death of the tree and the weakening of its branches.

The party has been dealt a blow in the county in recent months following confirmation that John Cummins, Orla Leyden and Joe Murphy would be withdrawing from political life.

The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.

The boy sustained serious injuries and is currently being treated at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.