Fine Gael TD calls on ESB to waive charges for flood victims

THE ESB has been urged to provide free electricity to the worst hit victims of Cork’s November flood.

Fine Gael’s Cork South Central TD Simon Coveney called on the company to waive its charges as a “goodwill” gesture to those whose homes or businesses were badly damaged in the flood.

“There are a number of homeowners who still haven’t been able to return to their houses due to flood damage. There are many more flood victims with de-humidifiers on 24-hours a day. At an absolutely minimum, and as a gesture of good will, the ESB should be waiving electricity charges for households and businesses that have suffered significant flood damage,” he said.