Flood hit residents in Clare frustrated with delay in mitigation scheme

As they battle rising floodwater, residents in Clonlara, Co Clare are frustrated a proposed flood defence in the area has so far been set back by 15 months after an environmentalist and planning activist lodged an objection to its construction.

Peter Sweetman, with an address in Dublin objected to the €1.2m development by Clare County Council on September 9, 2018.