Coveney: Government to have 'robust dialogue' with insurance industry over flood cover

Simon Coveney said the State needs to move ahead with a planning application for a flood protection project for Midleton in early 2024. Picture: Dan Linehan

The Government is to have a “robust dialogue” with the insurance industry about providing cover to businesses as the sector cannot opt out of discussions surrounding flood protection, Trade Minister Simon Coveney has said.

Mr Coveney said he does not foresee a scenario where the Government underwrites insurance costs for businesses that cannot get cover. He said the Government should focus on putting in flood defence systems and accelerate the delivery of the schemes.