Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim

Septic tanks flow into rivers in Co Leitrim when there's flooding, according to a local TD.

Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.

The Sligo-Leitrim TD was speaking in the Dáil during a discussion about National Biodiversity Week.

Deputy Kenny says flooding has a big impact on biodiversity:

Deputy Kenny says landslides also have a big impact on biodiversity: