It requires the development of canals and flood plains.
The Midlands must look further afield for solutions to local flooding problems.
That's the call from one Laois councillor, who's calling on her local authority to examine how other countries deal with the issue.
Cllr Aisling Moran is suggesting a Dutch model, which would see canals or flood plains being developed beside rivers that flood regularly.
She says the Room for the River project is just one option local authorities could consider.
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Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
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Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
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Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties
All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash
The collision in Monasterevin yesterday morning.
