Half of flood clean-up costs repaid to local authorities
Councils from across country requested €16 million to cover flood response expenses
Inaction and lack of vision on climate change exposed
Environmental Protection Agency analysis underlines how difficult it will be for Ireland to become a low-carbon economy
Councils to receive €85million for road repairs following storms
A total of €106 million to be distributed this year with further council funding in May
The Irish Times view: Passing the parcel on flood cover
Response of insurance industry is self-protective, particularly in relation to demountable flood-defences
Temporary defences ‘integral part’ of dealing with floods
Government supports use of demountable barriers despite criticism from insurers
Cows and sheep 'down and out' after downpours in southwest
Mart manager says damage caused to Co Kerry road network was adding to animals' woes
Estimated cost from damage following flooding set to reach €100m
Local authorities claim the cost of infrastructural damage and the clean-up is “significantly higher” than the €60 million predicted
Flood relief authority already exists, Harris says
Minister responds to Fianna Fáil’s calls for new body to manage impact of floooding
New flooding body will be able to propose laws
River Shannon group aims to tackle floods as cost of storm damage remains unclear
Flooding crisis: Some roads reopening as waters recede
Insurance Ireland yet to announce estimate of costs related to recent storms and flooding
Ireland’s flood problem is small but a rethink is required
Election is styming debate and feeding unrealistic expectations of what flood defences can achieve
Emergency EU funding for floods ‘highly unlikely’
Minister with responsibility for OPW says rules governing emergency funds discriminate against smaller states
Planners knew of flood risks to €550m motorway - expert
Sections of new Gort-Tuam route may have to be raised following flooding
Europe agrees €200 million for Irish flood protection
Minister of State Simon Harris to press EU on emergency fund
Terms of reference for Shannon body next week, Dáil told
Kenny says he will not oppose Opposition proposals for single authority for river basin
Miriam Lord: Kenny left buoyant by Harris’s hand of God
Taoiseach floats on as Opposition attempts to bog him down in Shannon’s murky waters
Simon Harris to press EU on lowering flood fund threshold
‘About €1bn in damages would have to be incurred in Ireland’s case’
Blood donations hit by flooding and bad weather
Irish Blood Transfusion Service says supplies will only last for another three to four days
Floods need ‘multifaceted’ response, Kenny says
Taoiseach responds to criticism over lack of preparation for flooding along the Shannon
Over €235,000 in aid paid to households hit by flooding
Department of Social Protection says payouts likely to increase in coming weeks
Insurers warned to alter stance on flood defences
Coalition wants new industry approach to homes with non-permanent barriers
Kenny a Canute figure on flood premiums
Meeting insurers will change nothing for homeowners denied flood cover
Politicians from various parties to meet EU officials on floods
‘Ming’ Flanagan says decision to invite politicians from number of parties reflects fact flooding is ‘national emergency’
Cork Council seeks clarification over dredging of rivers
Councillors critical of Inland Fisheries interpretation of emergency dredging rules
An Irishwoman’s Diary on the ‘Night of the Big Wind’ – January 6th, 1839
The worst storm in Irish recorded history
Ministers to tackle insurance companies on flood cover
Kenny promises ‘very forthright’ discussion with industry leaders over cost of cover
Flooding crisis: Councillors urge more funds for drain clearance
Government called on to do away with embargo on recruitment for flood relief works
Water on lower Shannon down 500mm from Christmas peak
Over 800 properties affected by floods since early December - many more still at risk
Minister challenges insurers to deliver on flood commitments
Simon Coveney says comments by industry confusing two separate issues
‘The baby could get pneumonia here, it gets so cold’
Bray Traveller site in appalling condition due to legal limbo
Levies on insurance policies could help address flood crisis
Brendan Howlin says large levies are being considered by the Cabinet
Flooding aftermath: Cost of deluge around Ireland
The clear-up starts as €100m road damage is recorded and 470 homes have been flooded
Church of Ireland appeals for funds to help flood victims
Extensive hardship is being experienced in many places across the island, say bishops
Family of five searches for accommodation after Midleton flooding
‘Putting us up for a night or two is not a problem, but two months is a long time’
Noel Dempsey: Decades of policy failures led to flooding crisis
Ireland urged to prepare flood defences over last two decades due to climate change
TD wants €6m Athlone flood defences built
Work should start immediately based on OPW cost estimate, says McFadden
Timely flood relief schemes vital, Cork chamber warns
Government must work to ‘prevent repeat’ of disruption to business due to Storm Frank
Adams says whistle-stop flood tours by politicians ‘insulting’
Sinn Féin president criticises ‘child-like’ temporary flood relief works in Limerick
River levels fall but further flooding engulfs Wicklow
Drier spell expected to bring some relief across much of the country over coming days
Water levels stabilise overnight as rain warning lifted
Heavy rainfall did not lead to increased river levels as feared
Athlone could be protected from flooding for just €5m
Prevention measures proposed for 300 flooding ‘hot spots’
After the flood waters retreat, the mental scars remain
We must ensure that those afflicted by floods get support, help and compassion
No limit set on compensation for flood damage from assistance scheme
Minister says Government wants to be “generous and fair”
Floods in Athlone: ‘I’ve had enough. I can’t take any more'
Locals are at the end of their tether after weeks of floods and isolation in Co Westmeath
Insurers must do more for flood victims, Kenny says
Taoiseach issues statement as 230 Irish homes remain under threat of flooding
Veteran urges flood victims to unite and form action group
Galway woman recalls 1995 downpour and families’ fight for compensation
Flood crisis: ‘We want to be generous’, says Coveney
Flood victims can apply to authorities for funds to restore water-damaged homes
Dozens of school buses cancelled, rain warning issued
Heavy rain across country today may bring flash flooding to areas previously unaffected
Athlone floods: ‘Youths were kicking sandbags into the river’
Exhausted locals six weeks into battle to keep contaminated floodwater out of their homes
Flood bill may exceed €100m - with more rain due
European Commission rejects claims EU policies have contributed to flooding
Michael Noonan rules out tax exemption over flood losses
Minister says property valuation can be changed if value falls in line with flooding
Flooding crisis: ‘Birds, frogs, and fish getting priority’
Clare dairy farmer says flooded land could take 12 months to regain serviceability
Water, water everywhere but why did we build on flood plains?
Planning could have given those living along the Shannon 10 days’ warning
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