MINISTER of State Seán Canney promised on Monday evening that significant flooding works will be carried out on the Shannon this year. He was speaking at a public meeting in Athlone Institute of Technology which discussed the age-old, vexing issue of the Shannon flooding problem and its impact on people’s homes and lands. The Minister, who is the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, assured the meeting that he wasn’t simply being populist and the consequences of the proposed actions are being carefully considered…
The Midland Tribune, 13/04/17. Read the full article ‘Shannon Flooding Works Will Be Carried Out This Year, Promises Minister‘.
