'This is your chance to have your say' - Flood Forum calls for input from public

People living in the River Shannon’s flood-risk zones have been urged to engage in the state’s largest-ever flood map consultation process.

The Irish National Flood Forum, which represents communities devastated by recent flooding incidents, said it is essential that communities living in the upper and lower reaches of the Shannon examine the maps which were published for public consultation last week, and have their say on future flood defence projects.

“We need your feedback. This is your chance to have your say. We need to capture your local knowledge,” forum spokesman Jer Buckley said.