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23/11/2009
Taoiseach To Visit Flooded Areas
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will be visiting the areas worst effected by the weekend's flooding.
Mr Cowen will travel to Galway, Clare, Tipperary and Cork today as extensive parts of the south and west have gone on alert as further heavy rain is forecast.
Met Eirean has today announced another weather warning as the tumultuous conditions refuse to let up.
A Met Eirean spokesperson said: "Southwest to west winds will reach mean speeds of between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour in many parts of the country today, with frequent gusts between 90 and 120 kilometres an hour.
"Widespread showers, some thundery, will produce rainfall totals of 15 to 30mm widely."
Speaking at Government Buildings yesterday, Mr Cowen praised the commitment demonstrated by public servants and others in flooded areas.
“There’s absolutely no question about the total commitment by all concerned, those in the public service, those in the emergency services, volunteers, local communities themselves.”
Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin said the provision of shelter for people forced from their homes and clean water were "top priorities" for the Government as efforts continue to relieve flooding around the state.
"The Government is committed to support the efforts of workers from the Emergency Services and the City Council to deal with flooding. The Army remains involved in the on-going operation to relieve the impact of the flood waters and to assist people in the worst hit areas."
"I have been in contact with my colleague Defence Minister, Willie O'Dea, who has assured me that soldiers, army lorries and flat bottom boats will remain available over the weekend.
"More than 40 troops have already been involved in the immediate aftermath and have played a key role in the areas around the Mercy Hospital, the Victoria Cross and Mardyke."
Minister Martin went on to advise: "There are a number of steps which people should take. It is important to check on elderly neighbours and ensure they are safe, comfortable and have proper supplies. It is vital that the advice of the Gardaí is heeded, and people should monitor newspapers, radio and television for the latest information."
(DW/BMcc)
Mr Cowen will travel to Galway, Clare, Tipperary and Cork today as extensive parts of the south and west have gone on alert as further heavy rain is forecast.
Met Eirean has today announced another weather warning as the tumultuous conditions refuse to let up.
A Met Eirean spokesperson said: "Southwest to west winds will reach mean speeds of between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour in many parts of the country today, with frequent gusts between 90 and 120 kilometres an hour.
"Widespread showers, some thundery, will produce rainfall totals of 15 to 30mm widely."
Speaking at Government Buildings yesterday, Mr Cowen praised the commitment demonstrated by public servants and others in flooded areas.
“There’s absolutely no question about the total commitment by all concerned, those in the public service, those in the emergency services, volunteers, local communities themselves.”
Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin said the provision of shelter for people forced from their homes and clean water were "top priorities" for the Government as efforts continue to relieve flooding around the state.
"The Government is committed to support the efforts of workers from the Emergency Services and the City Council to deal with flooding. The Army remains involved in the on-going operation to relieve the impact of the flood waters and to assist people in the worst hit areas."
"I have been in contact with my colleague Defence Minister, Willie O'Dea, who has assured me that soldiers, army lorries and flat bottom boats will remain available over the weekend.
"More than 40 troops have already been involved in the immediate aftermath and have played a key role in the areas around the Mercy Hospital, the Victoria Cross and Mardyke."
Minister Martin went on to advise: "There are a number of steps which people should take. It is important to check on elderly neighbours and ensure they are safe, comfortable and have proper supplies. It is vital that the advice of the Gardaí is heeded, and people should monitor newspapers, radio and television for the latest information."
(DW/BMcc)
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