It aims to boost employment and tourism and encourage people to live and work there.

The Fine Gael councillor said an information vaccuum would only lead to rumour and innuendo.

Little Hills Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is holding a chicken transport run through Cavan, Granard, Ballymahon and Athlone this afternoon.

The book 'Operation Blue Light Heroes' is the third in a series which has so far raised €22,000 for local charities.

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

Fine Gael Councillor Paul Ross said towns like Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown have long proved popular among those arriving in Ireland.

The majority of level crossing incidents involve road vehicles colliding with crossing gates or barriers-resulting in damage to the crossing/barriers.

A motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Mullingar Regional Hospital for a post-mortem exam.