Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Defence Forces says more troops are ready to be deployed to Galway and other areas affected by flooding if needed.
The news comes as Gardaí warn of rising river levels across the county, which are expected to cause further flooding and travel disruption.
Earlier, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny said some 200 members of the army have been deployed to eight counties.
The majority of soliders have been dispatched to assist people in counties Galway, Clare, Limerick, and Athlone.
Defence Forces Press Officer, Commandant Sean O’Faherty, says other crews are on standby, if required.
