The Government is hoping to use the area to house asylum seekers.
Concerns are being raised by a midlands village that it won't be able to cope with a large influx of Asylum Seekers.
Castletown Geoghegan Village Steering Group believes vital services will be overwhelmed if plans to more than double its population go ahead.
It currently has a population of 141 residents.
The group's Co-Chairperson, Deirdre Clarke says even without anyone coming in, there's been problems with their water system:
IFA Continues Protest At Bord Bia
Protesters are calling for the Chair of Bord Bia to stand down.
Laois Woman Wins Midlands Hotel 'Employee Of The Year' Title
Catherine Phelan was presented with her prize in Athlone.
Local Authority Welcomes New Midlands Family Resource Centre
A recent survey ranks Longford among the most deprived areas in the country.
Westmeath Flood Defence System Deployed For South East Floods
It comes following renewed rain warnings.
Enoch Burke Saga Deepens As Disciplinary Panel Members Resign
Mr Burke has challenged the Disciplinary Appeals Panel over alleged unfair procedures.
Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island
The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.
Man Hospitalised In Westmeath Stabbing
The incident happened in Athlone.
A Laois Centre Is Advising People To Attend Screenings On World Cancer Day
The Cuisle Centre says it's vital to contact the GP.
Midlands Driver Clocked Speeding Over Bank Holiday
There were two fatalities over the weekend.
EV Sales On The Rise In The Midlands
January saw a record number of electric cars registered.
Laois Nursing Home Set To Lose Its License
The decision is expected to be delivered in court today.
X No Show Is No Surprise - Midlands TD
Officials from the social media platform are declining an invitation to the Oireachtas Media Committee.
Revenue Seizes Over €149k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare
The detections were achieved through risk profiling and operations guided by intelligence.
Gardaí Issue Warning For Laois Residents Following Car Theft Attempts
Car thefts were attempted over the course of the bank holiday weekend.
Laois Launches First Commuter Survey To Map Work Patterns And Skills
The online survey is open now and will close on Tuesday, 17th February.
Midlands Biodiversity Groups Set For €94k Boost
The grants aim to back local projects to protect wildlife and improve habitats.
IFA President To Attend Westmeath IFA AGM This Evening
The meeting takes place from Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar.
Disqualified Driver Arrested For Speeding On M7 In Laois
The driver was detained by Gardaí and charged at the scene.
Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
HSE Acknowledges Concerns Of Local Stakeholders Over Midlands Hospice
The facility is planned for the Arden Lane in Tullamore in Offaly.
