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

Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.

Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded

She said meeting the Tánaiste gave her hope that the Government were working towards finding a solution to ongoing flooding at the turlough.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visited Lough Funshinagh yesterday and met residents impacted by the flooding in Ballagh, Rahara and Curraghboy.

The visit follows a private meeting on Sunday between the Taoiseach and members of the community affected by the rising waters

Works to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year at the earliest, according to OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell.

OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell has indicated a permanent solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis, involving an overflow pipe, won't be in place until next year.