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Minister of State and Longford/Westmeath TD, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran took time out of his busy schedule this week to view ongoing works aimed to alleviate flooding at the bridge between Ballymore and Glencara at Clonboy, the scene of some serious flooding in recent years.

Funding of €9.5 million is to be provided to Galway for protection works against flooding, as well as for works on the city’s waterways. The funding has been allocated by Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

Galway East TD Seán Canney has this week received confirmation from Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran that OPW will consider favourably any application from Galway County Council for funding to provide flood gates for properties in Kinvara village under the minor works scheme.

A city councillor is demanding a “full review” be carried out into Galway’s flood defences, following the severe flooding caused by Storm Eleanor this week.

The Government has allocated €260 million to provide flood defence measures for almost 8,000 homes nationwide.

Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo, Dara Calleary, has expressed his frustration with the lack of planning by the Government to deal with potential flooding in Mayo and other high risk areas this autumn and winter.

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, has announced that his Department has begun maintenance work on the River Al this week.

The €6 million flood defence plan for Athlone may not be implemented in time for next winter, according to reports emerging this week.

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Sean Canney, is working on a €2 million relocation scheme for households located in flood-prone areas.