An Bord Pleanála has now upheld the decision of Westmeath County Council and granted permission with 23 revised conditions.

The Department of Health state they were left with no other choice but to terminate the existing contract due to issues with the provider.

Emer Kelly was reacting last week's announcement Local Sports Partnership funding.

Over 130 of those related to anti social behaviour such as disruptive passengers, open drug and alcohol use, intimidation and assault.

Some homes and businesses in the county were left without power for close to 3 weeks after the devastating storm.

Several incidents of intimidation, threats and assaults were notified to Irish Rail on both lines.

Public consultation will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone on Tuesday, March 11th, from 3pm to 8pm.

Nationally, 32 TDs were listed as landlords in the year 2024.