Government's emergency taskforce meets to discuss response to floods
The Government's emergency taskforce is meeting this morning to assess the latest flooding situation around the country.
In Dublin's Chapelizod last night, people with vehicles in underground carparks were asked to move them to higher ground amid fears the Liffey could breach its barriers.
Flood waters entered a number of homes in the Midwest overnight.
Morning. Sunday's forecast before your very eyes! Phil pic.twitter.com/SLrkfVGnYj
— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) December 13, 2015
Eight houses and a school in Limerick City have been flooded - while in Co Clare a number of homes have been inundated after the River Blackwater burst its banks.
Rain across Muns & S Leins will move slowly N. Milder & drier wthr will develop in S & extend to all areas by eve. Highs 6 to 10
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 13, 2015
Land surrounding the lower River Shannon is at increased risk, as water flow the through Parteen Weir will increase again today.
The ESB say this could lead to floods around Springfield, Montpelier, Castleconnell, Mountshannon and the University of Limerick.
When asked if the area can cope with the increased water levels, senior engineer with Clare County Council Paul Moroney said: “We handle it in terms of putting any resource that we can that’s needed into the area.
“These are people’s houses, and we’re trying our level best to keep the water out of the houses.
“Also as well, there’s a number of people who’ve made a choice to stay in their homes, and I fully respect that, but that talks a lot of resources.”
