Mannok Cement Ltd had sought a development consisting of quarrying operations at the Arigna Shale Quarry at Timpaun.

The legislation was described by Government as a 'once in a generation reform' but received heavy opposition.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is confirming Roscommon County Council will submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála before Friday.

The newest application called for two bespoke Enercon turbines at Derrane & Roxborough

Mistledale Limited had been granted planning permission for the development in Athlone by Westmeath County Planners last month.

In a letter to Independent TD Denis Naughten, Simon Harris says various state agencies are working hard to ensure an interim solution is in place before the winter.

Local's claim the site was in ownership of the Willow Park Resident's association and that it did not have permission to proceed.

Vantage Towers Ltd had been successful in their application to erect the 30 metre high lattice tower in May of last year.