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Flaws in the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme necessitate urgent redress, local Sinn Féin elected representative, Deputy Claire Kerrane, has stated this week.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has highlighted the critical situation facing communities in the Shannon Callows and in the vicinity of Lough Funshinagh due to the ongoing delays in implementing long promised flood mitigation measures.

As rainfall continues to intensify at a local level this week, the Save Our Shannon Organisation (SOSO) has expressed vast concerns regarding the rising water levels and the detrimental impact flooding continues to have in the Callows region.

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Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Deputy Patrick O’Donovan, recently visited the Shannon Callows region, the area between Athlone and Meelick weir which is prone to seasonal flooding.

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has reported illegal dumping at the River Suck Callows, a special area of conservation in Ballinasloe to the National Parks and Wildlife Service, who are responsible for these protected areas.

A cohesive and co-ordinated approach is of the essence to ensure maintenance of the River Shannon as flood waters continue to detrimentally impact upon the lives of communities dwelling in close proximity to the waterway.