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24/08/2017
Minister Moran In Donegal To View Effects Of Extreme Weather
The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, has visited Donegal to see firsthand the effects of recent extreme weather.
The Minister was in the county today, 22 August, to talk with affected families, businesses and communities as reports identified 63% of August's average rainfall fell within nine hours on Tuesday.
The Minister said: "I and the Government wish to convey our deepest sympathy to all those who have been affected by the impact of the flooding across the Inishowen Peninsula. I know the effects of flooding on my own town and can fully empathise with everyone affected by this event. Over the course of tonight and tomorrow I will be visiting some of the worst affected areas and will be meeting with the families, businesses and communities in these areas.
"I will also be meeting with officials from Donegal County Council with a view to addressing as fast as possible the devastation that has been caused by this extreme weather event."
The Minister aded he will do "all in my power" to assist those affected by the flooding.
"I am in contact with my Ministerial colleagues to ensure that every possible assistance is available to persons affected by the event and to ensure that damaged road and bridge infrastructures are addressed as soon as possible," he continued.
"My colleagues Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Joe McHugh, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Culture with responsibility for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and the Islands are with me tonight in Donegal and together we will see at first hand the effects of the flooding."
(LM)
The Minister was in the county today, 22 August, to talk with affected families, businesses and communities as reports identified 63% of August's average rainfall fell within nine hours on Tuesday.
The Minister said: "I and the Government wish to convey our deepest sympathy to all those who have been affected by the impact of the flooding across the Inishowen Peninsula. I know the effects of flooding on my own town and can fully empathise with everyone affected by this event. Over the course of tonight and tomorrow I will be visiting some of the worst affected areas and will be meeting with the families, businesses and communities in these areas.
"I will also be meeting with officials from Donegal County Council with a view to addressing as fast as possible the devastation that has been caused by this extreme weather event."
The Minister aded he will do "all in my power" to assist those affected by the flooding.
"I am in contact with my Ministerial colleagues to ensure that every possible assistance is available to persons affected by the event and to ensure that damaged road and bridge infrastructures are addressed as soon as possible," he continued.
"My colleagues Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Joe McHugh, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Culture with responsibility for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and the Islands are with me tonight in Donegal and together we will see at first hand the effects of the flooding."
(LM)
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