OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran gave the update this afternoon.
OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran says water levels in the Midlands are starting to decrease.
Latest readings show a drop of 10mm in upper Athlone, 20mm in the Strand and 10mm in Deerpark.
The comments came ahead of a briefing with other cabinet members on the issue.
Minister Moran says it's important to recognise the work of everyone involved:
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