Minister for State to meet Cork County Council over flood insurance

County Mayor welcomes planned meeting with Robert Troy in bid to ensure those at risk of flooding can get insurance cover

Soldiers from 1 Brigade Signals at a Cork County Council depot filling and delivering sandbags to protect against further flooding in Midleton on October 20, 2023. Picture: Larry Cummins

Minister for State Robert Troy has agreed to meet a Cork County Council delegation to discuss how to provide flood insurance for hundreds of homeowners in the region who have lost it following Storm Babet.

Mr Troy, who has responsibility for financial services, insurance, and credit unions, agreed to a meeting after the local authority urged the Government to come up with a scheme to cover loss as insurance companies are refusing to provide it for households and businesses that were previously flooded, or are located in potential flood zones.