Rejected flood report ‘will not delay major projects’

An interdepartmental flooding report, rejected due to inadequate recommendations, will not delay major flood reliefs projects.

The assurance from Sean Canney, minister of state with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, came yesterday in Limerick where a contract was signed for a €2.3m tidal defence barrier in Foynes harbour.

Highest-ever tides in Foynes in January and February of 2014 led to flooding causing major upheaval for residents and business owners.