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Tue 11 Nov 2009Providing immediate assistance is the top priority, say Taoiseach
TAOISEACH'S VISITS:TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen yesterday insisted the Government’s primary concern during the current flooding crisis remains providing immediate assistance to those directly affected, but he did not rule out providing financial aid to affected families in the longer term.
Mr Cowen visited Cork, Galway, Clare and Tipperary yesterday to inspect the devastation caused by the heavy flooding.
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