Cllr Marty McDermott said a number of people remain without power in rural parts of the county and can't make contact with loved ones.

The Ballygar GP was tipped for one of the positions, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin opted for others.

The ESB says it has restored electricity to 660-thousand homes since Storm Éowyn but the west and northwest remains badly affected.

An appeal was lodged against the permission last year over a number of concerns such as smell, fire risk and vermin control.

Mr Bruen, who was in his 80s, was a well-known businessman in Castlerea and a member of a number of local clubs.

Meanwhile, An Post says a number of local post offices are back open following Storm Éowyn.

The Taoiseach spoke to the Media at one of the emergency hubs in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon earlier.

He was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.