‘Residents cannot live in fear of the next storm’ in Donegal
Sinn Féin councillor Brian Carr raised the issue of weather impacting access and resident safety
A local councillor highlighted Storm Boelo's impact, which led to over ten homes being cut off in the Glenties area.
Storm Boelo caused flooding, gale-force winds, fallen trees, and significant power outages across the county, damaging the coast and leaving some areas inaccessible.
In The Glen of Glenties, at The Lab, the road was blocked on both sides. This led to ten homes being cut off, with no access for emergency services.
A number of homes around Ardara Magumna and Kilclooney on Loughfad Road were also affected due to the flooding.
Sinn Féin councillor Brian Carr highlighted the risk to residents' safety at the November meeting of the Glenties Municipal District (MD).
“What steps can be taken to address this?” he asked. “Residents cannot live in fear of the next storm. These problems need attention.”
Cllr Carr said this is not the first time this has happened, further questioning where responsibility lies.
Brendan McFadden, Area Manager for Roads and Transportation in the Glenties MD, said the issue will be resolved if it is on the road network, but if it is on private property, it is up to the landowners.
Michael McGarvey, Director of Environment and Climate, stated that the responsibility lies with the landowners to resolve the issue.