Sinn Fein has called for a new drainage system to be installed in Mountmellick, Co Laois.

Spokesperson on Climate Action and Environment Brian Stanley TD made the call after significant damage was caused to a number of homes following flash flooding in the area on Wednesday night, 22 November.

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He said: "There has been years of false promises from successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments on the new drainage scheme and this is long overdue. Some residents received a letter as far back as 2007 from TD's saying that €12 million had been approved for new drainage and sewage schemes.

"While this may not have prevented all the current damage, these measures would alleviate much of the flooding. I am now calling on action on both of these fronts.

"I will continue to pursue these issues until action is taken."

(CD/MH)