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Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has met with Department for Infrastructure (DfI) officials to press for answers on failures in flood preparedness, warning and response during last month’s flooding emergency in Newry.
Mr. McNulty said: “I felt it was important to confront the issues that most householders and business owners in Newry want answers to – primarily, inadequate warning in advance of the flooding, and shortcomings in preparedness, particularly with respect to the alleviation of water levels in Newry Canal through effective use of the Lock Gates.
“It is important to note that my focus is fixed on ensuring that processes are improved and in place to prevent such devastation from happening again. I want to see a full review into the decisions that were made in the lead up to Newry’s flooding, so that facts can be established and any shortcomings laid bare.
“If it is the case that there were failures, then those most be confronted head on.”
