"Localised flood warning systems may not be fully completed for another 'five to ten years', an Oireachtas Committee has heard. The national flood forecasting and warning service, which will allow the public and local authorities to better prepare against flooding impact, was first agreed in 2016 and came under renewed focus in the aftermath of Storm Chandra."
A national flood forecasting and warning service designed to help the public and local authorities prepare for flooding remains incomplete. Originally agreed upon in 2016, the system has not yet been fully implemented. An Oireachtas Committee was informed that completion could take another five to ten years. The project gained renewed attention following Storm Chandra, highlighting the ongoing need for improved flood preparedness infrastructure and warning capabilities across Ireland.
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