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Frustrated residents of flood-hit Waterford meet with Minister as more rain forecast – The Journal

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Frustrated residents of flood-hit Waterford meet with Minister as more rain forecast  The Journal ‘All talk, no action’, residents tell Moran on flooding  RTE.ie OPW Minister to visit Passage East after flooding last weekend  WLRFM.com Passage East escapes further flooding ahead of Ministerial visit on Sunday  The Irish Independent Minister Moran visits Passage East as locals demand long-term flood … Read more

Superintendent used reasonable force when striking fleeing ex-garda with baton after chase, jury finds – The Irish Times

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A jury has found that a detective superintendent used reasonable force when executing the arrest of a former garda whom he struck over the head with his baton after an “extreme” high-speed car chase in rural Wexford in 2014. It was the second civil trial of Det Supt Rory Sheriff in four months after a … Read more

Ireland in the storms: Flood barriers won't save us if we keep draining the land – The Journal

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Ireland in the storms: Flood barriers won’t save us if we keep draining the land  The Journal Sadhbh O’Neill: Should Ireland introduce a legal ‘duty of care’ for rainwater?  The Irish Times What’s required for local areas in Ireland to predict and anticipate floods?  RTE.ie A wet present — and a wetter future  Irish Examiner Acknowledging climate change is … Read more

High spring tides and heavy rain threaten further flood damage as Cabinet approves increase in aid – The Irish Times

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Householders and businesses have been warned to brace for further flooding in the coming days, as local authorities and agencies scramble to prevent further damage in vulnerable areas. Following a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, officials warned that with “heavy and persistent rain” forecast for the rest of the week, especially for southern … Read more

Flooding possible in ‘many areas’ as further rain forecast – The Irish Times

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Flooding continues to be possible in many areas of the country and the risk is not confined to those areas with yellow rain warnings in place, the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) has warned. The NECG and the Humanitarian Subgroup met again on Friday to prepare for the risk of further flooding over the weekend. … Read more

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Enniscorthy – The Journal

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Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Enniscorthy  The Journal Woman (40s) hospitalised after being struck by car in Co Wexford  BreakingNews.ie Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Co Wexford  Irish Examiner Woman, 40s, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by car on busy Wexford road as gardai shut … Read more