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Cork County Council CEO points out that, contrary to some claims, drains in Midleton had been cleared — but they were overwhelmed by an unprecedented 100mm of rain in 36 hours

The council heard how the flooding of properties in Mitchelstown ironically saw many of them left without water for a number of days

Businesses could receive up to €100,000 but residents of estates such as Beechwood say they feel ‘invisible’ after Storm Babet

Two things stood out when the Irish Examiner visited Main Street yesterday — sandbags in every doorway and skips every few 100 feet

Further status orange and yellow rain warnings have been issued for areas in the south of the country

GPs are calling on the HSE and Government to cut through the red tape and provide the necessary financial support so they can get back to helping patients

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

In 2015 Storm Frank led to a major consultation on preventive measures in several of the worst-hit areas in Cork.  Storm Ellen followed in 2020, Storm Barra in 2021, and Storm Eunice in 2022, but Glanmire only recently began flood-relief work while Midleton is still at planning stage

The Farmgate in Midleton has been in business for 40 years. But now the thriving familybusiness faces an existential crisis after its second major flood event in less than adecade. Owner and operator Sally O’Brien says the Government needs to act