GALWAY IFA CALLS FOR COUNCIL ACTION ON FLOODING

Date Published: 08-Feb-2008

Many septic tanks in South Galway are flooded which could have a major impact on the area's water quality in the future. That's according to Galway IFA chairman Barry Donnelly who's calling on the county council and the office of public works to take immediate remedial action to solve the area's drainage problems.Up to ten roads in South Galway are blocked as a result of flooding and Mr Donnelly says there's frustration among the people of South Galway.Galway IFA is requesting a meeting with county manager Martina Maloney and the OPW to discuss the problem.