Minister says the government is aware of struggles flood-hit Fermoy locals face trying to obtain insurance

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 12:41

Pic: Cork Cork County Council will be installing Flood Relief Barriers in Fermoy in April

Concerns are mounting in a North Cork town where flood-hit locals say they're still struggling to get insurance cover despite the construction of flood defences.

Flood barriers in Mallow & Fermoy have protected properties this winter #StormOphelia #StormEmma #OurCouncilDay pic.twitter.com/RTcBKCufZu
— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) April 10, 2018

Some traders and householders in Fermoy say it's clear that the €38 million flood defences are working however they're still being denied insurance.

Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Michael D’Arcy is in Cork today. He spoke to me about issues surrounding insurance for Cork businesses. More @RedFMNews @CorksRedFM pic.twitter.com/Te9kbWjaEH
— Fiona O'Donovan (@FionaRedFM) May 28, 2018

The Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for insurance has confirmed to the newsroom that the Government is aware of the issues in the Fermoy town.

And speaking to RedFM News Minister Michael D'Arcy says Fermoy's demountable flood barriers are the main issue but they're working with Insurance Ireland to overcome the obstacle: