News - Lough Funshinagh

Legal challenge to judicially review Roscommon flood works approved

The works began in late October but have now been halted until at least mid-January.

Dec 21, 2021 12:29

The project in south Roscommon has been hit with several legal challenges.

Dec 21, 2021 08:28

FIE will apply for a Judicial Review over current works taking place.

Dec 20, 2021 17:15

It's a race against time to get the works done before the worst of the winter weather hits the area.

Dec 2, 2021 12:42

A new legal challenge against the works failed in the High Court this week.

Nov 5, 2021 09:17

The judgement was made today.

Nov 4, 2021 15:43

The latest legal row centres over plans by Roscommon County Council to use pipes they dug earlier this year for a new flood solution.

Nov 4, 2021 11:43

The ruling will take place next Thursday

Nov 2, 2021 17:31

Oct 29, 2021 14:59

The Council announced earlier this month that it was commencing new works to drain water away from the turlough.

Oct 27, 2021 16:40

The Council CEO has been called on to resign by the environmental group.

Oct 27, 2021 12:37

Local resident Padraig Beattie says he can't get too optimistic just yet.

Oct 15, 2021 17:13

Roscommon County Council was forced to halt works on an underground pipeline designed to drain excess water from the lake at the end of Summer.

Oct 15, 2021 13:15

The Council says it does not require planning for the works it will be carrying out

Oct 15, 2021 08:24

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