Event: 2009 Cork flood

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

ESB made no financial provision for loss in flood claims

The ESB made no financial provision for claims arising out of the 2009 Cork flood because it didn’t think that University College Cork’s (UCC) appeal to the Supreme Court would be successful.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

UCC insurer considers appeal against flood damage ruling

University College Cork’s insurer Aviva is considering an appeal to the Supreme Court against a court ruling which held that the Electricity Supply Board is not liable for extensive flood damage to college buildings during the 2009 Cork flood.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Cork flood victim: Ruling let ESB off hook

A man whose home was destroyed in the 2009 Cork flood feels let down by the Court of Appeal ruling which, he said, has effectively let the ESB “off the hook”.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2018

Elderly Cork flood victims ‘may die before ESB appeal ends’

The solicitor representing more than 100 victims of the 2009 Cork flood fears some of his elderly clients may not live to see the end of the ESB’s appeal of a landmark court ruling.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015