Roscommon Senator proposes giving ESB more power to control water in River Shannon

The ESB would have more freedom to control water levels along the River Shannon, under a bill to be launched today.

Fianna Fáil senator Eugene Murphy is proposing the legislation, to address flooding issues.

He wants the ESB to have less restrictions to carry out works on the Shannon Lakes, including dredging.

Senator Murphy says an old law needs to be amended urgently.