OPW criticised for lack of action on flood plains by mother of three in Clare

A mother of three, who lives on a flood plain, has criticised the Office of Public Works after it “put on hold” an application for funding by Clare County Council for the appointment of consultants to investigate flooding in the area and propose solutions.

Bridget Kinsella complained “nothing has been done” for the residents of Springfield, Clonlara, where homes have repeatedly been destroyed in winter floods.

The Clare local authority said last June it sought “funding approval from the OPW to appoint consultants to carry out a focused feasibility study with a view to identifying a sustainable solution to the historic flooding issues at Springfield”.