Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.

Local senator Eugene Murphy says the situation at Lough Funshinagh has reached crisis point and action must be immediately taken.

INMO says 710 people were left waiting for beds in hospitals today.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Green Party leader Minister Eamon Ryan and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will all attend meetings at the high level summit.

A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.

The issue of dog ownership and certain breeds of dog has come to the fore again after serious attacks in recent months

Leo Varadkar said the likelihood of blackouts 'can't be ruled out' but is 'highly unlikely.'

Many remain without a ticket.