"A Cabinet meeting last night prioritised flood relief schemes. Taoiseach Micheál Martine along with senior ministers, other ministers, the OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, the chair of the National Emergency Response group, and also officials from across several government departments were present to discuss Storm Chandra and short to long term measures. The meeting classified flood relief schemes and critical infrastructure, which would prioritise it through the planning process. The necessity for short term and interim measures was also identified."
"This includes ensuring gullies flowing into rivers aren't blocked, reverse valves are secured to stop the backflow of water and also that aqua dams are made available to communities quickly. Meanwhile, Met Éireann has said southern and eastern areas are set to remain the most at risk for flooding for the rest of the week. The forecaster has said today the southwest will be hit with the most frequent rainfall , merging to longer spells of rain at times. Cloud is set to build"
Status orange rain warnings will be in place for Wicklow and Waterford from 3am tomorrow until 3am Friday, with localised and river flooding and difficult travel conditions. Status yellow rain warnings will cover Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Wexford, Monaghan and Tipperary. Continued heavy, persistent rain will keep flooding risk in place. The government approved increased aid up to €100,000 for small businesses hit by storm damage. A Cabinet meeting prioritised flood relief schemes and critical infrastructure through the planning process and identified short-term measures. Short-term measures include clearing gullies, securing reverse valves and providing aqua dams. Met Éireann forecasts southern and eastern areas remain most at risk, with the southwest receiving the most frequent rainfall.
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