The rural crime event is being organised by the Enough is Enough group, who recently held a protest rally in Castlerea.

Area Manager Pat Nugent said efforts were underway to clear fallen trees and create a corridor for powerlines.

Those in attendance said they had been left without electricity for a number of days due to fallen forestry.

TDs and Senators will hear from Department of Justice officials and the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission.

A public meeting to discuss the concerns will take place on Wednesday the 5th of April in the Town.

An OPW representative due to meet with Longford Councillors on Monday will be told that no houses will built on the former greyhound track in the town.

Close to 60 people attended the meeting yesterday in Carrick on Shannon

The meeting will take place on Tuesday at eight o'clock, in the Annaduff church carpark.