Concerns expressed over flood insurance cover
It comes as some towns in Cork have been hit with severe flooding in the past.
The Finance Minister has dashed hopes of introducing a scheme whereby towns who have benefited from flood prevention works can get flood insurance cover.
Michael Noonan says insurance provision is a commercial matter and he is unable to instruct firms to provide flood cover to individuals.
It comes after calls by traders in Cork towns such as Fermoy and Blackpool who have been hit by severe flooding in recent years to tackle the issue of insurance cover which they believe will inhibit their town from recovering and growing.
Speaking to RedFM News Blackpool trader Ger Buckley says the government need to intervene.
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