Minister Hogan pours cold water on storm aid

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has poured cold water on the chances of Ireland accessing the EU solidarity fund for repairs and rebuilding after severe storms battered the country.

TDs from across the country outlined how their constituencies were hit from the winter storms over the last month and how funds were badly needed for repairs.

Some raised the plight of fishermen whose equipment was smashed on the rocks, while others outlined how beaches and coastal amenities were wiped out and how homes were damaged.