If Homesavers are forced to move from their current location, it will bring the number of vacant units at Monaghan Retail Park to five.

Monaghan County Council refused the application 50 new houses on two conditions.

Cllr Connolly thanked the electorate for returning him to the chamber three times.

There are 4,023 empty homes in Cavan and in Monaghan, the number is 2,793. 

Sinn Fein candidates in Co Monaghan went against the national trend and won two more seats.

Cllr Cathy Bennett retained her seat after topping the poll in the Monaghan Municipal District area.

Feedback submissions on the project and consultation will remain open for three weeks.

The established quota is 1,411.