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:
Man Hospitalised After Midlands Shooting
A man in his 20s is being treated for none-life threatening injuries in University Hospital Galway.
Two Elderly People Seriously Injured In Laois Hit And Run
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s are being treated in Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Offaly Man Jailed for 11 Years For Abusing Five Year Old Girl Over 12 Month Period
Explicit content warning.
Tributes Paid To Westmeath Country Singer Ahead Of Funeral
Father of the Sheerin Family Band, Dan Sheerin is being remembered ahead of his funeral.
Another Westmeath Player Wins Lotto Draw
The online EuroDreams player will win €2,000 a month for the next five years.
Laois County Council Appoints New Head of Tourism
Lisa Molloy will also oversee the county's enterprise and economic development.
Government Needs Stronger Road Safety Measures - IRVA
The Irish Road Victims Association is making the call after attending a roundtable discussion at Leinster House.
National Steam Rally Returns To Laois
The Woodlands Estate in Stradbally hosts the 62nd edition of the event this Bank Holiday Weekend.
