More calls for compensation for south Roscommon flood victims

There have been further calls for financial and other supports for those farmers affected by the Lough Funshinagh flood crisis in south Roscommon.

Cllr Tony Ward once again called for compensation for those whose farms and lands have been devastated by floodwater.

A temporary pipeline was installed at the former turlough in south Roscommon earlier this year.

Cllr Ward says he wants to see the lake reduced to pre-flooding levels over the next two years:

Cllr Laurence Fallon says around 50 farmers have lost out financially: