Peggy Nolan says she's been in touch with her Fine Gael colleague, Deputy Micheál Carrigy, about the issue.

Urban areas are expected to see their water supply return fully by this evening.

Power has been restored to a number of water treatment plants in the region, with generators installed at sites that still do not have power.

A government was formed last week, but the Dáil isn't due to sit again until Wednesday week.

Gardaí say the State pathologist will conduct a post-mortem and the results will determine the course of the investigation.

The road has since re-opened.

The fire was reported at approximately 8pm.

They include homes in Crossna and Keadue.