Residents slam Government over flood defence

HOUSEHOLDERS in some of Cork’s worst hit flood areas criticised the Government last night for not funding a full-scale flood defence system because of its €100 million price tag.

They were joined by the city’s business lobby group, Cork Chamber, which expressed “acute disappointment” at the Government’s stance.

Eileen Regan, whose home in the historic Middle Parish was one of hundreds to suffer extensive damage in the devastating November flood, said if the Government values communities likes hers, it must find the money.