Ireland must brace for further flood damage in 2024, says Eamon Ryan

Midleton, Co Cork, was badly impacted by severe flooding during Storm Babet in mid-October. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said the country can expect further flood damage in 2024.  Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Ireland needs to brace for further damage to be caused by flooding next year, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said.

Towns such as Midleton in East Cork were badly impacted by severe flooding during Storm Babet in mid-October. Calls were made in the immediate aftermath for flood relief schemes to be introduced.