Cork’s City councillors have been asked to consider seeking ministerial approval for a €40m long-term loan to fund public works such as road and footpath repairs.

Flood victims in some parts of the country will have to wait at least another five years for flood protection, the Chairperson of the body tasked by government to plan against future flooding has said, writes David Raleigh.

Townspeople in Bandon, Co Cork, facing huge upheaval with public works over the coming years are being urged to attend a public consultation exhibition before a €20m plan is undertaken.