ICSA Roscommon Chairman Ger Grehan has called for immediate remedial works to be carried out to prevent flooding along the River Shannon. Mr Grehan said this was the resounding message from over 200 farmers gathered at an ICSA regional meeting held in Athlone recently. Speaking following the meeting Mr Grehan said “Farmers here tonight have …
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Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has hit out at the CFRAM plans which were on display in Roscommon Town and Athleague last week as being completely out of touch with the views and knowledge of local people. Eugene Murphy said “In my opinion the CFRAM studies in Athleague and Roscommon are completely out of touch …
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There has been raucous reception this week by locals in the Castleplunket area, as Roscommon County Council have committed significant funding to address the serious flooding which occurred last winter, and in previous winters, in the Castleplunket area. “I am delighted that Roscommon County Council have found the funding for this vital work to be …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD had written to the Minister with responsibility for the OPW, Sean Canny, urging him to provide funding to install a pipe from Lough Funshinagh to the Shannon. The Independent TD said “It is now obvious to everyone involved, and especially those who are “trying to kick the Can down the road” with …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD says he has been left “dismayed and very disappointed” over the lack of development in the Draft Flood Management Plans. The Independent TD said “I attended the CFRAM public consultations in both Roscommon Town and Athleague on Wednesday and I have to say that I was dismayed and very disappointed as what …
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The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has warned that many communities, towns and villages throughout Counties Roscommon and Galway are under siege and living in fear of returning flood waters this Winter. Deputy Murphy said the Government had shown a “lack of imagination” and was “devoid of …
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Independent Councillor Domnick Connolly is calling on the OPW to act faster in order to prevent more major flooding problems in Roscommon this winter. “With regard to the flooding and the ongoing debate about what should be done to address the situation, the Office of Public Works are proceeding far too slowly. People want to …
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The Office of Public Works are hosting a number of local events to promote the consultation of the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans (Draft FRMPs) for County Roscommon. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office On Tuesday next, September 6th, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon will showcase the plans for Cortober, as well as Carrick …
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Hundreds of farmers are today (Tues) protesting outside the Civic Offices in Athlone to coincide with the OPW public consultation on the Shannon CFRAMS Flood Management Plan. Leading the protest, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers are very angry that no work has yet proceeded to avoid the recurrence of the severe floods of last …
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The Office of Public Works are hosting a public event to promote the consultation of the Draft Flood Risk Management Plans (Draft FRMPs) for Roscommon and Westmeath. Picture Credit: Defence Forces Press Office The event will be held in the Athlone Civic Centre, Church Street, Athlone tomorrow, Tuesday August 23rd, from 1pm – 2pm. Events …
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Minister Denis Naughten has authorised the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) to establish a groundwater/turlough flood monitoring programme, in conjunction with the OPW, which will study turloughs in Roscommon, Galway and Longford in unprecedented detail. This work has commenced with the monitoring of current water levels within turloughs as well as historic analysis of rainfall …
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The Fianna Fail Junior Spokesperson for the OPW and Flood Relief, Deputy Eugene Murphy has welcomed the allocation of €200,000 for flood relief works throughout County Roscommon but warns that it is “only a drop in the ocean” of what is actually required. “Roscommon County Council has been allocated 200,000 to help alleviate flooding problems …
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Roscommon County Council has been allocated €200,000 for flood works throughout the county, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed. The works will directly address the flooding of homes and property which occurred last winter and is on foot of detailed work performed by a team of dedicated staff at Roscommon County Council. This involved inspecting the …
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Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that officials from Inland Fisheries Ireland have supervised the removal of dead fish from the turlough in Castleplunkett, following local concerns over water contamination. This follows the news that the fish were discovered at the site of the turlough after waters receded. “I have been in contact with my officials …
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Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called for practical action to be taken now to avoid another winter of flooding throughout the region. Picture Credit: Irish Defence Forces The call comes following the recent publication of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management report and meetings regarding on-going flooding issues in Roscommon. Incidentally, the comments …
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