It will require the demolition a "substandard extension" to its western side.

Around 43,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived since February.

'The condition of the church building has been a cause for concern since 2007'

Dating back to 1862, the church has retained many of the materials from the original build.

On January 9th, an investigation was launched after money that was left in St Joseph's Church on Park Street was stolen.

John Hamill says parents are often left with no other educational alternatives.

He says he was 'dumbfounded' when he was approached by the Papal Nuncio.

Among the works carried out was the complete restoration of the original terrazzo tiled floor.