He described how his CCTV system recorded the suspects walking down the middle of the street with baseball bats.

John McGarry is from just outside Frenchpark in Co. Roscommon and had his house broken into last February.

It's after two burglaries of businesses in Knockcroghery and Roscommon town on Tuesday morning.

TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it's needed because of the amount of crimes taking place during the day in Co Roscommon and other neighbouring counties.

Anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area on the night in question is asked to contact their local Garda Station.

Gardaí say no arrests have been made so far.

You can do so by contacting Carrick on Shannon Garda Station on 071 965 0510 or by contacting the Garda Confidential Line.

One incident saw two men wearing baseball caps and balaclavas enter the home by forcing the rear door.