Ó Cuív welcomes flood relief funding
Written by Eamon Ó Cuív Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Social Protection this afternoon welcomed Government funding for flood relief in both Galway city and county. The funding which will aim to address localised flooding problems, was announced by the Minister’s colleague Dr Martin Mansergh TD, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works.
Key funding which will be utilised by both Galway city and County Councils for cleaning of blockages and obstructions; new pipeline works and channel maintenance includes:
Oranmore, €300,000
Ballyglass, Turloughmore, €18,000
Cnocán Raithí, Knockaunranny, €10,800
An Cheathrú Rua Area Office, Indreabhán, €5,850
N18 at Oranmore €14,400
Two Mile Ditch, €27,000
Tarramud and Coldwood, Clarin River, €40,000
Welcoming today’s announcement Minister Ó Cuív TD said: “I am very pleased that additional Government funding has been allocated to Galway and in particular, the Galway west area, to address localised flooding problems. It is substantial financial investment, particularly for the Oranmore area (€300,000), and it is vital for future protection from flood damage. The Government is committed to alleviating localised flooding and is fully aware of the risk to people and property - and to the economy - from flooding. Good planning is vitally important to avoid and reduce such risk and it is crucial that we continue to be proactive in this area. I am delighted that the OPW has provided this support to both Galway County Council and Galway City Council.”
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