The Taoiseach has met residents affected by flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon.
A spokesperson for Simon Harris said he made a private visit to the area yesterday to meet the families affected.
The spokesperson said: "He wanted to see first hand the situation and hear directly from homeowners.
"The Taoiseach is very grateful to local residents for their time and found the visit very helpful and informative.
"He greatly feels for those impacted and the stress and pressure they face on a daily basis.
"The Taoiseach continues to work with Minister [Kieran] O'Donnell and the Attorney General to find a path forward for the families involved and will keep in close contact with them."
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It is understood the Minister of State with Responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell met residents and Roscommon County Council recently, while the Tánaiste is due to visit the area on Wednesday.
A spokesperson for the Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Group said the minister is looking at plans to lower the lake artificially by a metre this summer so residents can survive the winter, but there are still some obstacles to overcome for that to happen.
They also said that an environmental survey is now underway, and it would be the winter of 2025 before an overflow pipe is likely to be in place.
The R362 regional road at Coolnageer, Curraghboy, has also reopened.
It closed last month after water from Lough Funshinagh rapidly flooded the area, but the water has since subsided.
