Local councillors as well as the Junior Minister for the OPW, Kieran O'Donnell, were present at the meeting.

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

Local senator Eugene Murphy says the situation at Lough Funshinagh has reached crisis point and action must be immediately taken.

Roscommon County Council has confirmed the closure of the R362 from Lysterfield to Curraghboy due to rising water levels at the townland of Coolnageer.

Deputies Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice addressed Taoiseach Simon Harris following his election.

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

The Independent councillor said water levels were now higher than they were in 2021 and local homes were in extreme danger.

The duration of the road closure will depend on how long the water level in the lake remains close to or above the level of the public road, with the closure expected to last for at least a number of weeks.