Further calls for immediate funding to progress Claregalway flood works

Galway Bay FM Newsroom - A County Councillor is adding his voice to calls for immediate funding to be made available to progress long-awaited flood works in Claregalway.

Councillor Jim Cuddy says the continuing heavy accumulations of surface water along the N83 this winter are extremely dangerous and have a serious impact on traffic.

He says a scheme to address the situation has been designed and approved since last year - but remains in limbo due to a lack of funding.

This funding, he says, must come from Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Councillor Cuddy argues Galway County Council has done its part - but nothing can happen until TII approves funding: