The Office of Public Works (OPW) has allocated funding to carry out a study for the section of coastline from Deadman's Point to Rosses Point (Lower) to include the Sand Spit in Sligo.

The single coastal erosion and flood risk study has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD for Sligo/Leitrim, Tony McLoughlin.

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He said: "Throughout 2014 I made several representations to the OPW about the need for funding to carry out repairs to the beach after the storms in December 2013. I also feel it is essential that we plan ahead and prevent further destruction as a result of future storms. That is what this study is about.

"The storms of 2013 have had a major impact on local families and businesses. I have brought these messages to Minister Harris and following his visit, I believe he recognises the need to address these issues."

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