Drumshanbo councillor Brendan Barry says it's a problem throughout the county and is a big inconvenience for wheelchair-users in particular.

ESB crews are working to restore power to all these properties - but some could have to wait another few days for electricity.

Council management has made the controversial proposal but says the money would be spent on key infrastructure.

It's part of plans to turn the lake into a central hub for water activities.

Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry says the issue is forcing many people to abandon their chosen career.

The Aughnasheelin native was a councillor, TD and vice-president of Sinn Fein, as well as chief of staff of the IRA in 1958.

He also wants the council to work with landowners at Cleighranmore, to improve views of the lake there too.

Over 197,000 euro related to footpaths, slips and trips, while there were also motor and pothole settlements.