New 'higher' estate creates flood risk

Kildare residents fear new, higher housing estate could create a greater flood risk

Estates across parts of Kildare have been hit by floods over the years. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

A number of Kildare residents fear their homes are at risk from flooding because a new housing estate next to them is being built up to 0.8 metres higher than it should be, it has been claimed in High Court proceedings.

The residents of Griffin Rath Hall, Maynooth, also say their homes will be overlooked and their privacy affected by the 174-home development at Greenfield.