The OPW is to be asked to increase the amount of funding that it makes available to allow for a drainage program on rivers here.
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It comes in light of the ongoing flooding situation in many parts of the county, prompting calls from Clare County Council for a comprehensive arterial drainage programme.
Council officials agree that the amount of money set aside for such drainage shcemes has been inadequate.
East Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes feels that can't be allowed to continue.
