Two applications for funding for Minor Flood Mitigation works from Limerick City and County Council has been approved by the Office of Public Works.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O'Donovan, T.D announced the approval under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

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Funding of €70,313 ahs been approved for proposed works at Ballyellinan in Askeaton. The works will include the construction of storm main access chambers and gullies along the L1220 to manage surface water on both sides of the row of houses, and for the implementation of a storm drain to be located north of the dwellings, and

In the south east of Shanagolden village, €128,889 of funding has been approved which will support the construction of a storm main along the L1220 to manage surface water on both sides of the row of houses and a soakaway system.