Hogan to visit flood-hit areas

Environment Minister Phil Hogan is to visit areas around the country damaged by flooding later this week amid criticism of the Government’s slow response to the crisis.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that Minister Hogan, along with the junior minister responsible for public works, Brian Hayes, will present a detailed report on the situation to the cabinet next Tuesday, after which it will be debated in the Dáil.