The impact of flooding on Listowel in the wake of Storm Bert has been described as carnage.
That's according to Fine Gael councillor for Listowel MD Mike Kennelly.
He was speaking after the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kieran O’Donnell, visited the town this morning.
The Minster told councillors that works to remedy the flood's fallout will begin immediately:
The River Feale burst its banks at Bridge Road following flooding caused by Storm Bert, forcing 70 homes to be evacuated.
A community led effort to provide clothes and toys to the people left homeless, attracted huge support from locals, with hundreds of bags being donated
Councillor Kennelly says people have been left in an humanitarian emergency:
That emergency helpline once again is: 066 7183588
The L6050 from Finuge Cross to Killocrim Cross will remain closed due to flooding at Finuge Bridge and is unlikely to reopen today.
