Shannon taskforce among Government measures to deal with floods crisis

A River Shannon taskforce and an extra €10m to cover the clean-up cost are among more than 12 measures agreed by the Government to deal with the flooding crisis.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for today with up to 25mm of rain expected to fall in some areas throughout the day.

The Cabinet yesterday signed off on €10m extra funding bringing the total amount to €18m. However, Environment Minister Alan Kelly last night said the final amount will be much greater with road repairs alone expected to cost about €40m.