Councillor said he was frustrated that others would look to stall the development, which has been in process for over four years.

Councillor says it's not the time for the council to consider borrowing money.

This funding enables essential repairs and capital works that are crucial for the conservation of these monuments.

The council also wrote the minister to advise there are a number of non-compliance issues pertaining to Fire Safety, Building Regulations and Planning, requirements at the dis-used building.

Aldi has been trying to establish an outlet in the county town for a number of years at the site known as McNally's car park.

96 applications worth €108 thousand were also approved under the general fund in the Local Enhancement Programme.

Councillor made an impassioned and angry plea to Monaghan County Council to make the Government pay to fix the county's roads.

The property being acquired is almost 11.5 hectares.