Man entitled to €44k award over flood damage in 1994

A man is entitled to €44,757 for flood damage to his home caused 21 years ago by a roadway built by a neighbour without planning permission, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Michael Ambrose, of Aghalile Rd, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, successfully sued neighbour Patrick Shevlin in the High Court over damage to his home from the flooding in 1994.

Mr Shevlin appealed that decision and the Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the appeal.