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Offaly County Council has been contacted for comment on this story. Drainage comes within the remit of local authorities," they added. Irish Water is responsible for the public sewer network and the management of wastewater only. "During heavy rainfall, this can cause overflows. The sewer pipes that Irish Water are responsible for are adequate to deal with wastewater in the area, however, the stormwater drain is connected to the public sewer network," a spokesperson said. “Irish Water is aware that following high-intensity rainfall, flooding has occurred at this location previously. Irish Water told the Offaly Express this week that it is aware of the situation but placed the ultimate responsibility back with the local authority. None of them are taking responsibility for it." "Even in the summer, the smell of the shores is disgusting. The issue is also causing a smell in some houses with one resident telling us she cannot use her downstairs toilet "because of the smell coming up." It is causing significant fear and distress for elderly residents with the risk of the flooding re-occurring as winter approaches and the weather worsens. They say they are now finding it difficult to get insurance cover for flooding. Others had to get help from a humanitarian fund. It is also claimed that the house insurance of two of the residents has increased following a claim from one of the flooding incidents. Marshall residents still in limbo after State Government announced intention for acquisition CONCERNED Marshall residents say months of silence from the State Government over whether their houses are likely to acquired and demolished has left them living in limbo. "It happened recently and there was water in our backyards but even to get a few sandbags out of them, they're not being too helpful."

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