'Miracle' that people in Cork not drowned in beds, says minister

Minister of State warns that some Irish people 'will become migrants' due to the effects of climate change

Minister of State at the Office of Public Works Patrick O'Donovan said the danger of flooding in Cork city causes him the greatest concern. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

It is a miracle that people were not drowned in their beds in Cork during periods of intense flooding, a junior minister has said.

Discussing the very real and imminent threat that climate change poses to the country, Patrick O'Donovan said the danger of flooding in Cork city causes him the greatest level of concern.