Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In 2012 an all-party group was established which produced a report. Many of its members were from within the catchment of the River Shannon. We made eight specific recommendations on steps that could be taken immediately to address the ongoing problem of summer flooding within the River Shannon catchment. To date, one of these proposals has been implemented by the Office of Public Works. It relates to dropping water levels in Lough Rea, which havs had an impact in the management of these waters. We have yet to see action being taken on the other seven initiatives recommended.

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