On Christmas morning 2009, St Mel's Cathedral was all but destroyed in a fire that began shortly after midnight mass.

It was destroyed in the blaze in July, closing 13 businesses in Grafton Court and causing millions of euro in damage.

The applicant was refused planning permission by Longford County Council for a similar development in May.

Nationally, the most popular brand of goods vehicle according to the CSO is Ford, following by Peugeot and Volkswagen.

The consultation will take place at the Longford Arms Hotel on Monday the 23rd of September from 6 to 7 pm.

That's the view of the Principal of Moyne Secondary School after the school featured on RTE's 'On the Beat' programme last night.

The site, adjacent to the former Connolly Barracks is spread over two floors with close to 7,000 square metres of retail space and features a multi storey car park.

Former Independent Councillor Gerry Warnock says it would relieve pressure on the national health system.