Cllr Kelly welcomes gully cleaning programme in Dundalk

Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Municipal District, raised the issue of persistent localised flooding in several areas of Dundalk after heavy rain due to blocked gullies and drains, at the Municipal District's October meeting.

Cllr Kelly told members at the October meeting that it was prevalent in Park Villas, Park Drive, Pearse Park, Fr Murray Park, Mount Avenue, Demesne Road, Marian Park amongst other areas in recent weeks.

Kelly commented "some of these gullies are completely blocked and causing several issues for local residents forcing them off footpaths and rendering driveways unusable.

"This is unacceptable and needs to be rectified, every time there is heavy rain we are receiving persistent calls from irate locals who cannot gain access to their homes."

In response, Paddy Connolly, senior engineer, indicated that he accepted this was an issue of concern and that a tendering process was underway to clean 3000 gullies in the Dundalk area.

Cllr Kelly welcomed this news and asked when it was hoped that this would be completed. Mr Connolly confirmed that the works would be completed by the end of the year.