No funds — but data from EU’s space station will help manage Irish flooding

Data from the EU’s space station and advice from experts will be on tap to help Ireland manage flooding in the future, but the country may not benefit from funds, said Environment Minister Alan Kelly.

He had long discussions with Karemu Vella, the Environment Commissioner, in Brussels and explained that although the OPW will miss the March deadline to have flood management plans finished, they will be ready later this year.

The minister rejected claims that EU environment laws were to blame for the lack of action over the past years to prevent and mitigate flooding.