Tom Elliott, Ulster Unionist MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, has raised questions with relevant agencies about the significant levels of flooding in areas of Fermanagh & South Tyrone and if some of these incidents could have been avoided.
Mr Elliott said:
"There is a lot of sympathy for all those who were affected by the weekend's flooding throughout Northern Ireland and in particular those who live and work in Tyrone & Fermanagh, which appear to be the worst affected.
"I visited some of the areas in Fermanagh where roads were closed and homes damaged. I also attended The Linen Green in Moygashel, where I saw at first hand the damage done by the flooding. Many shops and businesses were particularly badly hit.
"These businesses have been gearing up for the busiest few weeks of the year, now they have to cope with massive stock losses of up to £100,000 for individual businesses along with the loss in trade. It is a very demoralising situation for some of those who have invested a lot of their own money and time into their business and the community, however I trust their resolve will carry them through this particular time.
"I understand that the agencies reacted very well on the ground following the flooding. The questions are now being asked if any of these flooding incidents could have been prevented. There had been warnings of the potential for severe flooding over the weekend. We now need to know if all preventative action that could have been taken, was taken."