100% Redress Party calls on government to adopt an emergency storm protocol

The 100% Redress Party has issued an urgent plea to the government as Donegal faces severe and life-threatening conditions due to Storm Ashley.

With a Status Orange warning in place, the storm is bringing gale-force winds, high tides, and dangerous coastal conditions. Impacts of this include coastal flooding, large coastal waves’ loose objects displaced, fallen trees, very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea, damage to power lines, power outages and damage to already weakened structures.

“As Donegal continues to suffer from defective concrete in homes and buildings across the county, the government’s neglect to implement a comprehensive safety and evacuation plan is putting lives at risk,” the 100% Redress Party said.

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“The people of Donegal are enduring a humanitarian crisis, with thousands living in crumbling homes due to the defective concrete scandal. Now, faced with this dangerous storm, they are left without adequate protection or shelter.

“The 100% Redress Party is calling on the government to immediately adopt an emergency storm protocol for all affected residents. It is unacceptable that during such a perilous time, no plan has been put in place to offer refuge or support for those most vulnerable. We demand swift action to protect the people of Donegal, and that the government steps up to its responsibility to safeguard lives in the face of this compounded crisis.”