Co Cork's flood clean-up bill could hit €25m, estimates say

Recent flooding could cost more than €25m in clean-ups and repairs to damaged infrastructure in Co Cork, according to preliminary estimates being put together by council engineers.

Cork County Council chief executive Tim Lucey has written to councillors pointing out that clean-up costs to date have already topped €5m. He estimates that another €15m-€20m will be required to repair roads, bridges, and collapsed embankments.

A more comprehensive account of damage is expected to be given to councillors by officials when they meet in County Hall next Monday.