President Michael D Higgins calls for state agency co-operation during flooding crisis

President Michael D Higgins has said state bodies must work together to find a workable solution to the flooding crisis.

Speaking after his and his wife Sabina’s visit to the flood-hit village of Labane near Gort in south Co Galway, President Higgins called for all government agencies to set aside their personal agendas in favour of the common good, and to accelerate their response to the flooding crisis.

He spoke to a number of locals affected by the flooding, people who have been forced from their homes as well as the local volunteers, Civil Defence, and army personnel that have been working in the area.