Hundreds are also still waiting for their water, phone coverage and broadband to be restored.

The Fianna Fáil politician also unsuccessfully ran in the General Election back in November.

Roscommon Leader Partnership and many community and sports groups throughout the county are co-operating to assist those who are still without power and water.

It will feature fast and slow charging points which will benefit local residents, schools and businesses.

Members of the Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car near Strokestown last Friday.

It comes as customers around the region struggled to make purchases following Storm Éowyn, with card readers in many shops and businesses temporarily out of action amidst power cuts.

He quit the party in November after they refused to select him to run in the general election.

The Government role will allow Deputy Feighan to focus on issues affecting the constituency.