 

A new report is warning Ireland needs a national plan to deal with the growing threat of coastal erosion and rising sea levels.

 

Research from the University of Galway says Government must move beyond monitoring coastal change and begin planning for the relocation of homes, businesses and key infrastructure in vulnerable areas.

 

Earlier this year calls were made for a comprehensive, long-term solution for coastal erosion in Strandhill.

 

Concerns were expressed that emergency works aimed at addressing the issue will not go far enough.

 

 

This most study estimates that more than 2,200 properties and 570 kilometres of roads are already at risk, with the number of affected properties expected to almost double by 2050.

 

Dr Eugene Farrell, Associate Professor at University of Galway and lead author of the report says the science has been clear for decades, what's needed now is action.

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A new report is warning Ireland needs a national plan to deal with the growing threat of coastal erosion and rising sea levels.
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Research from the University of Galway says Government must move beyond monitoring coastal change and begin planning for the relocation of homes, businesses and key infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
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Earlier this year calls were made for a comprehensive, long-term solution for coastal erosion in Strandhill.
&nbsp;
Concerns were expressed that emergency works aimed at addressing the issue will not go far enough.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This most study estimates that more than 2,200 properties and 570 kilometres of roads are already at risk, with the number of affected properties expected to almost double by 2050.
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Dr Eugene Farrell, Associate Professor at University of Galway and lead author of the report says the science has been clear for decades, what's needed now is action.

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