Cabinet to discuss flood aid package following Storm Desmond

The Taoiseach and his cabinet are to discuss emergency funding for flood-ravaged areas at a meeting this morning.

Extending his sympathies to shops, businesses, and homes flooded over the weekend, Enda Kenny said the Government will today decide on how best to help.

“The Cabinet will discuss in the morning the question of the possibility of emergency funding to be made available here,” said Mr Kenny.