New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.

He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.

It comes ahead of Tánaiste Micheál Martin's visit to the Lough Funshinagh area on May 22nd.

Laurence Fallon said the successful 2022 legal challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment was regrettable but a pipe remained the only solution

Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the threat of more families having to leave is looming large.

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the flood threat for homeowners and farmers on the banks of Lough Funshinagh has gone beyond a crisis.