News - OPW Minister
Application for permanent flood-relief scheme in South Roscommon to be lodged by end of 2026
The OPW Minister has provided the update after meetings this week.
Apr 16, 2026 11:40
Flood plan for Lough Funshinagh due by year's end
A temporary system was switched on last year and remains in place.
Mar 25, 2026 13:20
OPW Minister set update to Lough Funshinagh residents
Nov 3, 2025 07:23
Application for permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh crisis to be lodged by end of year
A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.
Jul 18, 2025 13:08
Senator calling for clarity on long-term plan for Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran recently switched on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh.
Apr 11, 2025 13:12
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon this morning
Minister Kieran O'Donnell will brief residents and local politicians on the issue in Roscommon's council chamber this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 07:42
Minister hopes to have Lough Funshinagh scheme in place by April
It will see water removed from the south Roscommon turlough by a temporary pipeline.
Jan 13, 2025 13:26
Planning application for permanent solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh expected early next year
OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell met with residents and local politicians in Roscommon town this morning.
Sep 19, 2024 16:30
Concerns that temporary solution at Lough Funshinagh won't be in place before December
OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell met with residents and local politicians in Roscommon town this morning.
Sep 19, 2024 12:58
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon tomorrow with Lough Funshinagh update
He's meeting residents and politicians in the council chamber at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Sep 18, 2024 12:55
Permanent planning permission for Lough Funshinagh crisis months away
A temporary measure should also go to planning next month according to the OPW Minister.
Jul 12, 2024 08:15
OPW Minister visiting Roscommon today to provide an update on Lough Funshinagh
Kieran O'Donnell is meeting residents, councillors, TD's and Senators in Roscommon County Council's offices this afternoon.
Jul 11, 2024 13:34
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon on Thursday to provide update on flood-relief works
It comes after Taoiseach Simon Harris revealed a planning application for interim works is due to be submitted next month.
Jul 9, 2024 13:19
OPW Minister defends efforts to resolve Lough Funshinagh flooding
OPW Minister Patrick O' Donovan was in Carrick-on-Shannon last Thursday to attend a meeting of the Flood Forum, and he also visited Lough Funshinagh residents again
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