Meeting called for Cork flood victims

Residents affected by a recent court decision that found the ESB chiefly responsible for the damage caused by the Cork flooding of November 19, 2009, can attend a public information meeting tomorrow night.

Barry Keane, of the Mardyke Residents’ Association, is calling on householders and business owners impacted by the flooding to get their affairs in order quickly, as the statue of limitations on suing for the flood damage is up in mid-November.

“There is only a few weeks left, so people really have to get going on it now. The flooding of 2009 was very different. Normally, there is a warning system in place and people can take precautions. There was no warning. Businesses got wiped out. We will be here on Friday night to give people practical advice on what to do next.”