Cllr Laurence Fallon said the Taoiseach chaired a recent meeting which sought to find a temporary solution to flooding at the turlough.

There has been much speculation recently that the election will be called shortly after the delivery of the Budget.

He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.

Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.

Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.

Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded

She said meeting the Tánaiste gave her hope that the Government were working towards finding a solution to ongoing flooding at the turlough.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visited Lough Funshinagh yesterday and met residents impacted by the flooding in Ballagh, Rahara and Curraghboy.