The objection was lodged earlier this year with An Bord Pleanala.

13 conditions have been attached to the green light for the new development.

The cost of the expansion is expected to be €85 million.

A decision will be made by the end of September.

The Council gave a number of reasons for refusal last month.

The planning was lodged in June of this year.

The planning has been approved for a total of 35 years.

Councillor John Keogh submitted that any household within 3KM of a wind turbine should receive free electricity