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Councillors call for extension of Red Cross flood aid
Westmeath County Council is to write to Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to request that Red Cross aid for flood victims be extended to assist those who have put flood defences in place at their own expense.
Boundary change should not affect religious or sporting bodies - Council
Westmeath County Council says it is up to religious and sporting bodies to organise themselves "whatever way they deem appropriate" and that any boundary change in the Athlone area is an administrative matter.
Shannon levels fall but flood defences remain in place
The level of the River Shannon in Athlone has fallen by 51cm since its peak on January 5 and is predicted to fall further over the coming days, according to a report issued by Westmeath County Council on Tuesday.
Cost of flood defence in Athlone reaches €750,000
Almost €750,000 has been spent by Westmeath County Council in its effort to defend Athlone and its environs from the rising waters of the River Shannon since the beginning of December.
Flood consultation meeting for Ballinasloe
A public consultation meeting will take place in Ballinasloe on Monday to discuss new flood maps for the area.
Government co-ordination group will lack sufficient power to deal with flooding - Troy
Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath, Robert Troy, has criticised the Government for its failure to implement a statutory agency with responsibility for co-ordinating the management of the Shannon River.
