“No Lessons Learnt From Wexford Christmas Flooding”

“No Lessons Learnt From Wexford Christmas Flooding” – Cllr. Jim Codd

Cllr Jim Codd has criticised failure to prepare for more flooding in Wexford

Speaking today, Cllr Codd said “Despite all the promises, no lessons have been learnt from the Wexford Christmas Flooding. After poor weather conditions yesterday in New Ross, there was flash flooding throughout the town. Water started rushing down the streets with speed and the Quays were completely submerged beneath the water within an hour”

Cllr. Codd Continued “Wexford needs serious flood defences put in place. We can’t continue to live like this, in fear in our own homes. Proper flood defences mean more than the sticky plaster solutions that are being offered so far. We must expand flood-relief measures beyond built up areas to support low-lying houses in areas that are under flooding risk”

“I went out to help victims of the flooding last Christmas. I saw first-hand the devastation that this caused families and businesses across the county. These people were promised solutions and the government has failed to deliver. Coming into winter, people are terrified. This situation is life threatening” concluded Cllr. Codd.

CRÍOCH

The Irish political system is radically broken

In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.

Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.

Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.