The plans were the subject of a number of submissions highlighting public concerns with fire risks, water contamination and local fears over flooding.

Three objections were made to the CPO by Eastshore Developments Limited, Westshore Developments Limited and Bastion Quay Management Company Limited.

In a cover letter presented as part of the submission, the applicants state it is their hope that the site would help integration, education and inclusively with the wider community.

Cinema Properties Limited are seeking an expansion to the IMC Cinema at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in the town.

Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in January.

Avenir Assets Management D.A.C had sought the permission for the change of use of an office building at Cloghanboy in the Town.

They'll include at least 25 affordable houses, and the rest will be council homes.

Vantage Tower's Limited have applied to Roscommon County Council for the infrastructure at Ardcarne and Sheegorey in Boyle.