'Dredging the Shannon would ease flooding in some areas, and make it worse in others'
What can be done to solve the flood problems in the Shannon basin?
What can be done to solve the flood problems in the Shannon basin?
The northwest was hit by heavy rain during the week.
The government has offered financial assistance to those affected by flooding in their homes.
Almost €900,000 has been paid out so far this year.
Over 600,000 people could be affected by the floods after the heaviest rains the region has witnessed in over a hundred years.
The funding will be used solely in Bosnia and Herzegovina for vaccines and psychological support.
Almost 700 payments have been made so far this year.
The first grants of up to €1000 are expected to be made this week as the recovery effort continues.
Minister Joan Burton says people who suffered serious damage in the 24 October flooding will be means tested for emergency payments from the new fund.
Theories abound as local authorities, businesses and ordinary citizens count the cost of one evening’s deluge.