Rahara man Edward John Beattie died last Tuesday at the age of 86 – three years after being forced to flee his home for several months because of flooding.

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

It comes after Taoiseach Simon Harris revealed a planning application for interim works is due to be submitted next month.

Cllr Laurence Fallon said the Taoiseach chaired a recent meeting which sought to find a temporary solution to flooding at the turlough.

There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.

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

Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.