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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 13 MIN

The Last Word On The Environment: Why Dredging Won’t Solve Ireland’s Flooding Problems

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

As many parts of Ireland continue to experience severe flooding, there have been calls for dredging to be done to some rivers and streams to clear debris and reduce water levels.However, is that the right solution to alleviate the issue? If it’s not, what else can be done to tackle it?John Gibbons speaks to Daniel McConnell on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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