'You have to see it to understand the scale of the damage': Leo Varadkar travels to flood-hit Donegal
Speaking to RTÉ News from Inishowen, Co Donegal, Varadkar said the damage in the area had to be seen to be believed.
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Speaking to RTÉ News from Inishowen, Co Donegal, Varadkar said the damage in the area had to be seen to be believed.
The region is dealing with the aftermath of last night’s flash flooding.
Financial accounts show the insurance payout was significantly higher than the damage had been valued at.
Three metre high water levels destroyed the Stade de la Mosson.
French capital warned today of possibility of repeat of 1910 deluge from Seine.
A Central Bank report said there was weak oversight and controls by some insurance companies.
The Cork club have redeveloped their facilities after their pitches were destroyed in June 2012.
The hospital’s emergency department was badly flooded in July during heavy rains.
Several major European rivers including the Elbe and the Danube overflowed, causing widespread damage and a number of deaths after heavy rainfall last month.
The first grants of up to €1000 are expected to be made this week as the recovery effort continues.
Meanwhile, insurers said that the cost of claims arising from the floods has hit €127 million.
Minister Joan Burton says people who suffered serious damage in the 24 October flooding will be means tested for emergency payments from the new fund.
Dublin City Council has released details on how it dealt with the floods on 24 October – but the councillors aren’t happy.
Some residents of The Sweepstakes in Ballsbridge have been waiting over a week to move back into their flood-damaged homes.
Brian Hayes has said the Government would look at providing assistance – but it’s not yet clear what form this could take.