The plans call for a mix of high occupancy housing.

The housing strategy which will be published later today will outline government plans to build social, affordable and cost rental properties over the next decade

Representatives of the Traveller community have been calling on local authorities for more housing support.

There has been growing concern over the lack of affordable properties to buy or rent in the town

Peter Burke says he wants to erase the idea that rural housing is somehow being phased out.

The incidents occured overnight between Monday and Tuesday morning

The huge housing development at Lissywollen on the outskirts of Athlone is regarded by many as a hugely positive development but others have concerns about its impact on local schools and traffic

The planning was lodged in February of this year