Call for defence schemes to push on with residents at risk

Only €5.9m of huge €19.3m allocation spent despite damage

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flood risk management infrastructure, even though funding had been allocated.

“Communities impacted by flooding cannot continue to be let down by this Government's poor planning and inaction.

Met Eireann's Gerry Murphy said the worst of the weather will be “behind us” by the end of today, with the weekend set for a mix of sunny spells and showers.