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Galway TD tells Dáil ESB must take action to avoid flooding along Shannon

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Galway TD tells Dáil ESB must take action to avoid flooding along Shannon

Galway Bay FM Newsroom - A Galway TD has told the Dáil that the ESB must take responsibility and take immediate steps to avoid flooding along the River Shannon.

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Galway East Deputy Sean Canney told the chamber a huge amount of silt has been put into the river over decades - most of which was never removed.

He argued that the ESB has not lived up to its responsibilities of clearing channels or keeping water flowing.

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It follows a similar call this week from his constituency colleague, Fianna Fail Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte.

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She spoke of the high water levels between Meelick and Portumna and the need for the ESB to increase water flow from Parteen Weir.

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