Priority has been given to five flood mitigation schemes in Co Fermanagh, the Infrastructure Minister has confirmed.

Minister Chris Hazzard said additional funding has been secured to carry out work at a number of locations.

He said: "The extent of the work at each location will be dictated by factors such as ground condition and affordability and it is considered that the solutions being implemented provide value for money and allow works to be carried out at a number of key locations."

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The five flood mitigation schemes which will be progressed include three crossings of Upper Lough Erne which were closed following severe rainfall last Autumn causing severe disruption to traffic.

(CD)