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:
Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions
Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs
Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
Visual Art Exhibition ‘12’ To Feature At Electric Picnic
"12" explores addiction, recovery, and the possibility of a hopeful future.
Midlands Live Register Figures On The Rise
11,113 people in the Midlands were on the Live Register last month.
Lifeguard Appreciation Day Celebrated In Westmeath
The event took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
New Self-Guided Walking Routes Launched In Laois
The Durrow Digital Trails were recently launched.
Westmeath Town Responsible For Over 50% Of Cash Access Reports
82 out of the 141 cash access reports so far under Central Bank's reporting system come from Moate.
Councillor Says Questions Remain Over Failed Westmeath Accommodation Centre
Works to return the Lissywollen site in Athlone to its original state are being planned.
