Government willing to open fund for flood-hit sports clubs, says minister

Department of Enterprise ready to activate flooding support scheme for businesses, while Sarsfields GAA Club is praised for its work in preventing further flooding in Glanmire

Sarsfields GAA Club was praised for its work in preventing further flooding in Glanmire.

The Government is willing to open up a fund for those businesses and sports clubs affected by flooding in East Cork and Waterford who could not get insurance.

Speaking in the Dáil during a topical issues debate this evening, junior sports minister Thomas Byrne said the Department of Enterprise is ready to activate its Flooding Support Scheme for those businesses. Mr Byrne said the Government is particularly willing to examine the case of sports clubs as he praised Sarsfields GAA Club for its work in preventing further flooding in Glanmire.