Hope that legal concern over Lough Funshinagh overflow pipe works can be resolved quickly

It's hoped a concern over the legality of ongoing work to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh in Roscommon can be resolved quickly.

Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) has sent a solicitor's letter to Roscommon County Council and the OPW requiring that all works cease unless the council was able to prove it had valid consent.

It's seeking to ensure that lawful assessments under the EIA, Habitats and Water Framework Directives have been conducted.

FIE says if that is not forthcoming it may have no option but to initiate immediate legal proceedings, including potentially seeking a High Court injunction.

Rahara councillor Laurence Fallon says locals are very concerned.