Flooding

Insurance Ireland yet to announce estimate of costs related to recent storms and flooding

Election is styming debate and feeding unrealistic expectations of what flood defences can achieve

Minister with responsibility for OPW says rules governing emergency funds discriminate against smaller states

Sections of new Gort-Tuam route may have to be raised following flooding

Minister of State Simon Harris to press EU on emergency fund

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

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

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

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

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

Meeting insurers will change nothing for homeowners denied flood cover

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

Councillors critical of Inland Fisheries interpretation of emergency dredging rules

The worst storm in Irish recorded history