The Irish Famers' Association (IFA) wants the Shannon River Basin to be designated an 'environmentally sensitive' area, entitling it to grants available to other wetlands in Europe.

Report shows flooding in the Shannon River Basin.

A group of people including Joe Rea, IFA, on a bridge inspecting flood damage.

Boat on the river.

To camera Gerry Reynolds on the proposal for a River Shannon Authority to coordinate the existing bodies involved in the river.

Interview with John Donnelly, IFA, on the causes of the flooding.

The reporter is Gerry Reynolds.

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