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.

Reports claim that a catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle on the site, with the suspects disturbed during the incident.

A man in his 40s was arrested, taken to Longford Garda Station and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007.

Deputy Clarke has branded the terminology in the bill as sloppy and not well thought out.

The well-known Councillor was involved in several local projects across the county.

Leitrim County Council secured funding under the rural regeneration development fund.

The inspection was carried out in August.

The plans were given the green light last month.