They were brought back into use since 2014 at a cost of €4.5 million to refurbish them.

According to Deputy Tully, the government needs to increase and accelerate the delivery of much needed social and affordable housing

It's important to me that we sustain what we've been given here as we grow as a community.

Local firm Wynne, Gormley, Gilsenan Architects is the lead designer for the scheme.

By building social houses in rural areas, we can maintain vibrant rural communities.

The Monaghan native said there has been increased funding provided to local authorities to purchase buildings and to repurpose old buildings.

'Targets made by the housing department are inadequate'

'It is great to see this site being utilised once again'