Councillor Maeve Reynolds believes that the ESB are having to spend too much time clearing trees and should be helped by the Defence Forces.

The Fianna Fail TD - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - is to be appointed in the Department of Finance.

Owner Laura Shaw says that due to the fact that the structures are temporary, it's not possible for them to be insured.

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

A businessman affected by the Leitrim tornado in 2023 has advised property owners to get a good assessor.

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

Athlone TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin are already assured of ministers of state roles.

The county is one of the worst affected following Storm Éwoyn with around 2,600 homes without electricity in Mohill alone.