Storm Francis: Hard-hit business owners plead for flood works to be fast-tracked

Fears enterprises will not survive another flood, as second clean-up in a week gets underway.

Staff Michael Corcoran and Raymond Warner during the clean up of Drinagh Co-Op star in Bantry following severe flooding. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

Businesses owners flooded for the second time in a week have pleaded for emergency works to be fast-tracked to ensure they are protected this winter.

Some said they just will not survive another flood event as they called for financial supports.