Forum to discuss creation of single water agency in wake of flooding

THE creation of one agency with full responsibility for river and waterways maintenance in the state will be discussed at an Irish Farmers Association forum in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, tomorrow afternoon.

People worst affected by last November’s flooding, and representatives from the various agencies which have responsibility for the management of rivers and waterways, will address the gathering.

IFA president John Bryan, who will preside at the meeting in the Shearwater Hotel, said the aim is to gather views from those living along rivers. This will help in developing an effective policy that will ensure the impact of flooding can be minimised in the future.