A LOCAL MLA has described her meeting with the Rivers Agency about flooding issues in Pettigo as positive.

Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan, alongside party councillors Siobhán Currie, and Michael McMahon (Donegal), met with agency representatives recently.

Following discussions around ongoing flooding issues, Miss Dolan said: "During the flash flooding earlier in August we were lucky that the rain was not as heavy in the Pettigo area.

"I thought it would be wise to meet with Rivers Agency to discuss the flooding in and around Pettigo and its plans for the future.

"One of the main issues is the flood at the bridge in the town, where businesses in the village are affected by flooding.

"The other is flooding on the road to Kesh, where the old cattle pens used to be situated, which is a dangerous hazard to drivers."

Miss Dolan described the meeting as "productive and informative" and she hopes to have a further meeting between the Rivers Agency, Donegal County Council, and the Office of Public Works who both have responsibility for rivers on the Donegal side of Pettigo.

"I also took the opportunity to get an update from Rivers Agency on the flooding at Belleek around Pheonix Manor, Slaters Cross and Straddle Service Station.

"Now is the time for action on these flooding issues and not when the heavy rains return and areas are flooded," added Miss Dolan.