No funds for uninsured businesses hit by floods

Businesses which have lost insurance cover after being flooded are on their own if it happens again — despite a public perception that government support is available.

That’s according to the Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce which has warned that the lack of state aid for such businesses has significant implications and may result in job losses.

“We want to highlight that the government aid that has been announced for victims of flooding does not extend to the business community,” said Robert Walsh of the chamber’s flood committee.