It's been confirmed preferred sites have been identified for mobile generators in county Leitrim.
Three emergency generators had been promised to each local authority for use in community hubs.
It followed widespread damage and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn earlier this year.
Director of services David Minton told members of Ballinamore Municipal District this week that the generators can be expected well in advance of the end of January.
Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior says the need for the generators is there: