That's according to local infectious diseases expert, Sam McConkey.

The new development would include eight 2-bed apartments, eight 1-bed apartments.

It will also see stalking and non-fatal strangulation become standalone offences.

Cllr Seamus Coyle passed a number of motions recently inviting the Transport Minister to Co Monaghan to personally inspect the road network.

The break-in happened shortly after 9pm on Tuesday.

The PSNI believe they were smuggled across the border into the north.

It's been reported Glenveagh Properties, one of the largest home builders in Ireland, has presented a plan to the Minister.

Councillor Bennett believes the additional developments will "attract" more people to visit the Monaghan area.