Monaghan County Council approved permission subject to conditions.

Shane P O'Reilly said the facility’s upgrade was "urgently needed" to enhance the growth and development of the area.

'Apache Pizza has applied to Cavan County Council for a takeaway'

The eight-classroom primary school will be developed alongside a general purpose hall, a ball court and a junior play area.

In combination with existing wind energy and a proposed energy store, this aims to allow Liffey Meats to 'significantly reduce' it's reliance on fossil-fuel generated electricity.

31 of the houses will be 3 bed semi-detached homes.

The works would take place at a site in Beckscourt, Bailieborough.