Dáil hears of 'frustration' over permanently solving Roscommon flooding crisis

The Dáil has been told there's frustration in south Roscommon over delays in permanently solving the flooding crisis.

The rising water levels of Lough Funshinagh have caused devastation over the past decade.

A temporary pumping solution was put in place in March, which will be in operation for two years.

But Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says the long-term measure needs to be fast-tracked - speaking to OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran in the Dáil:

But Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly, from Fianna Fáil, says good progress is being made: