The HSE helpline for people affected by the recent flooding in Inishowen has now ceased to operate. If the need arises the HSE Psychology Service can be contacted. The HSE has also provided an information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ which has been distributed widely in the community. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people […]
Road repairs from floods to cost €15.3m
DONEGAL County Council have said the cost of repairing the roads infrastructure across the county following the flooding is estimated at €15.3 million. In their latest update the Council gave a breakdown of the repair costs by Municipal District. The Inishowen MD requires the most repairs to the value of €13.45 million while the repairs […]
Weather Warning for Donegal
A status yellow weather warning has been put in place nationally, with showers expected to be heavy in parts of Donegal and other areas of Ulster. A further status yellow gale warning and a small craft warning were put in place. Advertisement Weather will be windy and blustery this evening, with sunny spells and […]
Update on Recovery from Flooding
DONEGAL County Council has issued an update on the repair works to roads affected by the flooding. Work has continued over the weekend on the installation of the temporary bailey bridge on the R240 at Riverside between Quigleys Point and Carndonagh. It is likely to be Wednesday afternoon as additional work is required. Level differences […]
More than 60 families receive financial help
MORE than 60 families have been given financial aid by the Government since last week’s floods, according to Minister of State Joe McHugh TD. Donegal County Council staff are also assisting 40 families in securing accommodation. “Since Thursday morning when the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was activated, over 60 households have received financial assistance under […]
Flood relief scheme for small businesses
THE Red Cross will administer a flood relief scheme to help small businesses affected by flooding across the county. The emergency scheme is aimed at getting businesses back up and running. Announcing the initiative Minister Joe McHugh TD said he was “delighted” with the Government’s decision. “The scheme is a humanitarian support contribution towards the costs […]
Not a single Flood Risk Management Plan provided
THE Government has still not provided a single Flood Risk Management Plan as required under EU Regulations, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West, Matt Carthy, has said. “Our solidarity and immediate support must go to those communities, particularly in the North-West who are facing the aftermath of this week’s torrential rainfall. Advertisement “Of course, there […]
Fianna Fáil call for emergency funding for flood victims
FIANNA Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has called on Minister Shane Ross to make emergency funding available to those impacted by last nights flooding. Advertisement Deputy Troy made the comments as torrential rain overnight led to the collapse of roads and bridges around the county. He said funds […]