Midleton residents to protest over slow rollout of flood defences after Storm Babet devastation

Midleton residents will protest delays in flood protection works, warning progress is too slow as storm season approaches again

Protesters estimate that at the current pace of about 30 homes a month, it will be 2026 before all barriers are installed. Picture: Chani Anderson

Residents in the area worst hit by Storm Babet in 2023 are to protest over the lack of progress on flood prevention and mitigation measures.

Members of the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group say Cork County Council has failed to act urgently and will mount the first of two protests next Monday.