Work on the project was paused over 2 years ago, with fears the design process and works would not materialise.

County planners granted the application with 4 conditions attached, including that noise levels do not go beyond 55 decibels during the daytime hours of 8am to 8pm.

The Independent councillor was elected on the first count, after having lost his seat in the 2020 elections.

Uisce Éireann says it's especially important that mains drinking water is not given to bottle-fed infants.

The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.

Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in March.

Akiyda Ltd were granted permission to construct the large-scale residential development, including a two-storey creche, in the Cornamaddy and Ballykeeran townlands.

Westmeath County Council had given the green light for the 300-house development on the Ballymahon Road despite a number of objections.