Residents living around a flood-affected turlough in County Roscommon are hoping for positive news today.
The OPW Minister is visiting Roscommon, where he'll provide an update on long-term plans to end the Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis.
A short-term pumping solution has been in place at the former turlough since March.
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In June, Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran said a planning application for the long-term solution would be made by the end of the year.
He's visiting Roscommon County Council this afternoon to update members.
Padraig Beattie, whose home has been under threat from annual flooding, says he's hoping for good news:
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Padraig says the current water levels at Lough Funshinagh are manageable thanks to the temporary pumps:
