Fianna Fail is urging the government to do more to tackle the flooding issue in Donegal.

The party also said the Govt also needs to address national flooding issues.

TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue said: "Families, farmers, businesses and sport clubs were all affected by the devastating flooding which hit the county last month. However the Government's belated response has left many struggling to make ends meet in the face of serious losses.

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"The Government needs to get to grips with the situation and start implementing relief schemes, as well as broadening out supports to include farmers who have lost grain crops, potato crops, unharvested silage and damage to agricultural roads. The Rural Development Programme should also be amended to allow for supports to farmers affected by adverse weather conditions.

"While Donegal needs to be prioritised, there are broader national issues that need to be addressed. Our increasingly volatile weather means it’s vital the Government invests in flood defences. Over the past number of years, there has been a continual underspend in this area and it is essential that in light of the situation in Donegal that all money committed to flood defences is fully spent."

(CD/MH)