Water still being pumped away from homes in the North West
The Flood Relief Minister says water is still being pumped away from several homes after the recent flooding crisis. The rain has eased since the weekend, and the water levels have receded in many places. But efforts are still ongoing to stop houses from being flooded in several areas in…
Minister with responsibility for flooding and OPW in Sligo
The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran paid a quick visit to Sligo this morning. He met with Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin during which, it’s understood, the issue of progressing the new garda station in Sligo was discussed. A site…
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to visit Killybegs in the wake of recent flooding
The minister with responsibility for flooding says he will soon be visiting Killybegs in County Donegal to see the areas affected by recent floods there caused by heavy rain and high tides. A number of premises in the town were affected earlier this month when the Glen River burst its…
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran in Leitrim today
The Minister with responsibility for flood relief and the Office of Public Works will be in Leitrim today. Among the places Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will visit this afternoon is Kiltyclogher, where there have been calls for funding to be provided to ensure the home of 1916 signatory Sean MacDiarmada remains…
Visitor time to Carrowmore Tombs to be extended until the 1st of November
The visitor time to Carrowmore Tombs in county Sligo has been extended to the first of November. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy raised the issue with Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran this week. He and other local politicians also called for increased parking at the facility for tourists and…