The Council's Director of Services says each application is considered "on its own merits".

Organisers claim the mast would "take away the picturesque setting and character" of the village.

In its original planning application, Eir noted that "Kingscourt is a known coverage weak spot".

Eir appealed the decision to deny permission for the 21 metre high communications structure in the village.

The planning application says the current mast is "operationally inadequate".

A decision on the application is due on Tuesday.

Decisions on the plans were made recently.