Flooding crisis to top the agenda at first Cabinet meeting of 2016
It comes amid calls for the redevelopment of sewer systems in Midleton which was badly hit by recent flooding.
The flooding crisis is expected to top the agenda of the first Cabinet meeting of 2016.
The Minister for the Environment is expected to seek an additional ten million euro to help worst hit communities.
It comes as the aftermath of sever flooding from Storm Frank is still being felt Leeside.
The Cork/Waterford Road between Castlemartyr and Killeagh is expected to remain closed until at least tomorrow.
Midleton will be among the communites in Cork on standby tomorrow as further wet weather is forecast however Met Éireann says rainfall levels will be normal for this time of year.
Calls are being made in the East Cork town for the redevelopment of sewers after the town was hit by flooding and many of the properties were contaminated with sewage.
Speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show Ken Horgan of Coakley's Mens Wear in Midelton says a lot of businesses are still closed and while damage was limited with flood barriers the real problem is the sewer systems in the town:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries