Both Sligo County Council and the Government are being urged to solve flooding problems in County Sligo.

There are a number areas of concern in the county, including Coolaney, Ballinacarrow, Collooney and Ballisodare where while it's the landowner's responsibility, they are faced with certain constraints.

A minor works scheme has been introduced and its hoped that it could go in some way in tackling the issues locally.

Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy says a lot of people are living in constant fear and that action is needed once and for all: