Minister at the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell met with residents and local public representatives to discuss potential solutions.

Roscommon County Council has closed the main Curraghboy to Athleague road while pumps are working around the clock to hold water back.

OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell visited the area last week as all options are now being explored to save nearby homes and farms.

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.