Councillor Gerry Warnock has raised concerns over the site due to its plans for a skatepark and cycle way which part eight planning was adopted for by councillors at yesterday's meeting.

The People Before Profit TD is calling for the state to buy the homes from landlords looking to sell.

60 per cent of eviction notices issued to renters were because the landlord intended to sell the property.

An increase of 225% in the number of children who are homeless in the North West region was also reported

It will be discussed this morning.

The trend of increases from month to month has begun to stabilise according to the report.

Expected completion is in 2023.

The figures were released to councillors at a meeting of Athlone-Moate M.D. this week.