Kenny says he will not oppose Opposition proposals for single authority for river basin

‘About €1bn in damages would have to be incurred in Ireland’s case’

Taoiseach floats on as Opposition attempts to bog him down in Shannon’s murky waters

Irish Blood Transfusion Service says supplies will only last for another three to four days

Taoiseach responds to criticism over lack of preparation for flooding along the Shannon

Department of Social Protection says payouts likely to increase in coming weeks

‘Ming’ Flanagan says decision to invite politicians from number of parties reflects fact flooding is ‘national emergency’

Meeting insurers will change nothing for homeowners denied flood cover

Coalition wants new industry approach to homes with non-permanent barriers

Councillors critical of Inland Fisheries interpretation of emergency dredging rules

The worst storm in Irish recorded history

Kenny promises ‘very forthright’ discussion with industry leaders over cost of cover

Government called on to do away with embargo on recruitment for flood relief works

Over 800 properties affected by floods since early December - many more still at risk

Simon Coveney says comments by industry confusing two separate issues

Bray Traveller site in appalling condition due to legal limbo

Brendan Howlin says large levies are being considered by the Cabinet

The clear-up starts as €100m road damage is recorded and 470 homes have been flooded

Extensive hardship is being experienced in many places across the island, say bishops

‘Putting us up for a night or two is not a problem, but two months is a long time’

Ireland urged to prepare flood defences over last two decades due to climate change

Insurance at issue for hundreds of householders and businesses

Work should start immediately based on OPW cost estimate, says McFadden

Government must work to ‘prevent repeat’ of disruption to business due to Storm Frank

Sinn Féin president criticises ‘child-like’ temporary flood relief works in Limerick

Drier spell expected to bring some relief across much of the country over coming days

Heavy rainfall did not lead to increased river levels as feared

Prevention measures proposed for 300 flooding ‘hot spots’

We must ensure that those afflicted by floods get support, help and compassion

Locals are at the end of their tether after weeks of floods and isolation in Co Westmeath

Taoiseach issues statement as 230 Irish homes remain under threat of flooding

Minister says Government wants to be “generous and fair”

Galway woman recalls 1995 downpour and families’ fight for compensation

Flood victims can apply to authorities for funds to restore water-damaged homes

Heavy rain across country today may bring flash flooding to areas previously unaffected

Exhausted locals six weeks into battle to keep contaminated floodwater out of their homes

European Commission rejects claims EU policies have contributed to flooding

Clare dairy farmer says flooded land could take 12 months to regain serviceability

Minister says property valuation can be changed if value falls in line with flooding

Planning could have given those living along the Shannon 10 days’ warning