Projects to ease the flooding situation along the river Shannon may require the Government to breach EU habitats directives on wildlife, a Government Minister has said. Taoiseach Enda Kenny will convene a meeting next Tuesday of all the State agencies with responsibility for the Shannon, along its length. The meeting in Government Buildings will seek to identify temporary solutions for the 66 towns and communities…
Irish Times, 02/01/16. Read the full article ‘Shannon flood defences may breach EU habitat directives‘.
