The government has approved works on the River Fealge (Clonakilty) Flood Relief Scheme.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Kevin Moran, said: "I recently visited a number of areas in Cork, including Clonakilty, where I met with Minister of State Jim Daly, local TDs, councillors and the community, to see at first hand as Minister for Flood Relief, the effects of flooding on these areas.

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"Flooding has a devastating impact and can be long-lasting for communities and Clonakilty is no exception, having suffered serious flooding in the past. I am delighted that this confirmation will, after the required public notice period, now enable my Office to progress this major scheme of works on the River Fealge.

"The Scheme, when completed, will afford protection to 150 residential and 146 non-residential properties from the 1 in 100-year flood event."

The scheme is part of the Government's €430 million Capital Investment Plan for Flood mitigation initiatives to protect threatened localities from river and coastal flood risk.

(CD/JP)