Businesses call for early flood warning system

THE body which represents Cork’s business community has expressed disappointment that, a year on from the flood, few lessons appear to have been learned.

“The flood damage cost the commercial life of the city millions in lost revenue,” Cork Business Association (CBA) spokesman Donal Healy said. “Even today, it is sad to see that the Kingsley Hotel has not yet reopened.

“Many businesses suffered loss of income at a critical time in the lead-up to Christmas and now they have to deal with rising insurance costs.