Kevin said he is "angry" and "upset" over what happened and believes local Gardaí will help to find the people responsible.

The Bailieborough representative said that she'd been contacted by constituents and stopped on the street by people who were concerned about the wording of the new law.

'Make sure vacant properties are are secured and check them regularly'

Cllr O'Reilly says it's "illogical" to afford an individual sector such a large portion of the electricity market in Ireland.

Works will be ongoing for the next three weeks.

The works would take place at a site in Beckscourt, Bailieborough.

'There needs to be more Gardai on the beat and there is a need for CCTV in the town'