Storm Babet funding delivered in 'sellotape' fashion for Cork repairs

Councillors also want the Government to provide grant aid to people who purchase floodgates and to set up a ‘one-stop shop’ to help victims.

The Ladysbridge Loop in East Cork. The newely constructed walkway was washed away in Storm Babet along with local roads which are expected to cost in the region of €50m. Picture: Dan Linehan

The Government must honour its commitment to provide Cork County Council with the necessary funding for flood repairs following Storm Babet and stop making payments in the current "sellotape" fashion, a county councillor has said.

The call was made by Cork county councillors who have been told it will cost in excess of €60m to repair public infrastructure such as roads and bridges following last October's storm. The storm wreaked havoc in the region, especially in East Cork.