The issue was raised at this month's council meeting.

Councillor Donal Kilduff says he'd been hoping to hear some good news when he was told that Minister Patrick O' Donovan was coming to a meeting with local representatives last week on the Lough Funshinagh issue

The group claims the High Court decision halting the works is being attacked by high level officials.

Minister O'Donovan was on a visit to the county this week.

The local TD made the claims in the Dail this week.

The Council admitted yesterday that relocation may be considered for families affected by the flooded turlough.

The Council last week admitted defeat in their efforts to install a pipe to drain water away from the turlough.

Roscommon council has been trying to argue that they must be allowed carry out small remedial works in the area of Lough Funshinagh to avoid some families being forced out of their homes