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Local Independent Deputy, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, will assume the role of Minister of State at the Office of Public Works on June 1.

The Government has agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme.

The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Seán Canney, has announced that the Government has agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off targeted Voluntary Homeowner Relocation Scheme.

The €6 million flood defence plan for Athlone may not be implemented in time for next winter, according to reports emerging this week.

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Sean Canney, is working on a €2 million relocation scheme for households located in flood-prone areas.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Seán Canney, says there was a “record” level of investment in addressing and alleviating flood risk in 2016.

What wonderful Christmas weather we have had this year. I know I said it before, but it bears further repetition. Everyone could travel; everyone could go out; everyone could walk or drive wherever they wanted to. It was just marvellous, thank God, and eased the load for so many.

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary says owners of homes and businesses which were devastated by Storm Desmond last year are extremely worried about repeat flooding this year. Despite a raft of promises, no flood defence schemes have been progressed in the county, and home and business owners are seriously concerned that their premises could be put at risk.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Flood Relief, Eugene Murphy, has given a cautious welcome to the recommendations of a new report, published by the Office of Public Works, to relocate families living in flood-prone areas.