Kenny refuses to rule out levy to cover flood victims

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has refused to rule out imposing an insurance levy for all in order to bail out the 50,000 people denied flood cover.

The idea of imposing a 1% charge on non-life insurance policies arose after Environment Minister Phil Hogan expressed concern the industry was not being constructive on the flood risk issue.

Such a move would push total insurance levies to 6%.