He said works to relieve pinch points on the Shannon had not progressed following the allocation of €7 million four years ago.

Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.

Locals have been left with an uncertain future after attempts by Roscommon Council to build an overflow pipe were blocked.

Councillor Ward says he received no correspondence on this occasion and in recent months renewed his call.

The local people have been left with an uncertain future.

He will be talking to the residents and landowners as part of efforts to make a case with the EU.

He's disappointed not to see Minister Noonan being more co-operative.

The Independent councillor says the level of the lake has risen 15 inches over the past three weeks, and it is now at the level that could usually be expected in springtime.