His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced yesterday that €800,000 will be made available to farmers with this scheme.

The airport is closed this morning due to heavy fog affecting maintenance works, with the operator saying they expect the airport to reopen soon.

The by-laws would include the reduction of mooring times, removal of winter mooring and a tax on businesses operating on the Shannon.

Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.

The protest is being run by the Save our Shannon group who were set up by the communities living along the river who've suffered from flooding over the years.

A survey was conducted this year to examine the potential for enhanced tourism.