East Cork group protests at Dáil over lack of action following flood devastation

A representative of the group said one family was given an estimate of over €60,000 of repair works on their home by builders. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A 15,000-signature petition has been delivered to the Dáil from protestors angry at what they claim is a lack of urgency to protect East Cork from future flood devastation.

Five months ago, businesses and homes in Midleton were damaged following severe flooding due to Storm Babet last October.