An Bord Pleanála gave the project planning permission on Friday - in a major boost to the flooded area.

Homeowners near to the former turlough expected a temporary pipe to be installed this year to remove water.

The line has since been cleared and the service is now heading towards its destination.

In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.

Sinn Féin's Cormac Flynn is bringing forward a motion at next Monday's Carrick on Shannon Municipal District meeting.

It's hoped the measure will prevent homes being flooded around Lough Funshinagh this winter.

A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath.

A temporary measure should also go to planning next month according to the OPW Minister.