Flood defences work but still no but most insurance companies still not impressed

Successful flood defence schemes in two North Cork towns brought great relief to householders and businesses during the current deluge.

But the millions of euro in flood protection works have still not impressed most of the insurance companies which have left townspeople in Mallow and Fermoy high and dry without cover.

Locals say they cannot understand why insurance companies have continued to categorise both towns as high flood risks despite the likelihood of flooding being miniscule.