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With apocalyptic messages on the climate crisis coming thick and fast, we still appear somewhat immune to their import. While the warnings to brace for weather extremes have been plentiful, putting the necessary measures in place to protect us from their consequences have not kept apace. Sadly, we can no longer be surprised by the levels of inundation seen in so many parts of the country.

Met Éireann has issued an Orange weather warning for Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford from tomorrow at 4am for 24 hours

Under a current scheme, businesses affected by flooding can avail of up to €20,000 for damage to their premises.

The money made available by Government to businesses impacted by flooding may be increased, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said.

Give them an Inch? Cork family have lived in 27 different addresses, moving to Australia twice, but now making final downsize move from 2,500 sq ft Cork coastal home

An orange rain alert covering Dublin and Wicklow is in place until 8am on Saturday.

Pressing ‘need for climate adaptation measures, particularly in flood protection’ to tackle increasing rainfall intensity

News from the Irish Examiners team of reporters

Transformative climate action is needed in response to crisis, including medium- to long-term responses, writes Brian Ó Gallachóir

A flood defence scheme cannot come fast enough, most said