Landslide risk puts us in danger zone

Donal Hickey on a threat we need to take seriously.

PEOPLE living in towns such as Mallow, Fermoy, and Newcastle West are well aware of problems caused by flooding, but heavy rain can also cause landslides.

A new report says the risk of landslides in Ireland is greater than was previously thought. The report, by a team from universities and state agencies, says climate change, growing urbanisation, and increased infrastructure projects are the root of the problem.