Cllr Sean McGowan brought a motion forward calling on the council to put plans in place.

Storm Bert has brought significant flooding overnight, which is causing travel disruptions across the region.

Cormac Flynn made the call following the decision of Leitrim County Council to increase commercial rates by 5 percent.

Independent Councillor Des Guckian objected to the increase citing a letter delivered to council members from the Carrick Chamber of Commerce asking them to retain the existing rate.

Cllr Paddy Farrell says the animals are causing car accidents, destroying farmland and damaging property, branding the issue a ‘pandemic’.

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin says they're a big drawback when it comes to attracting tourism and investment.

Local Independent councillor Enda Stenson says it's a major boost to the area.

Cllr Des Guckian raised their plight at the most recent Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting.