Plight of West Cork publicans 'who only got to open doors to let flood waters out'

Issue raised in Dáil as enviroment mininster admits a 'long-term' approach is needed
Plight of West Cork publicans 'who only got to open doors to let flood waters out'

Owner of O'Connors Seafood Restaurant
Shane Spillane and employee Amanda Kelly cleaning up the mess. File picture: Andy Gibson

The plight of West Cork publicans who opened their doors for the first time in six months to let floodwaters out has been raised in the Dáil.

The severe flooding in recent weeks which has caused "devastation" and has destroyed businesses, private homes, and people's property, has been raised by Independent TD Michael Collins.

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