Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice slammed the guidelines, arguing they would herald the end of traditional local communities.

His call comes after over 230,000 people were left without power due to Storm Isha last Sunday.

Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice made comments at last weeks Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting that a negative image of agriculture is being portrayed in the media and in schools.

Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by a fungal pathogen that results in the eventual death of the tree and the weakening of its branches.

Michael Fitzmaurice has raised concerns over European regulations aimed at reducing water pollution

Local rural independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is keeping his options open over what constituency to contest the next election in.

The meeting takes place at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at 1 0' clock this afternoon.

Local independent TDs were split over today's motion of no confidence in the Government.