Irish Examiner view: Built environment should not be exacerbating flood issues

The issue of natural flood plains and river courses adversely affected by housing development is set to come into focus

The severe flooding in locations such as Midleton this week left a trail of destruction. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

If timing is everything, then Met Éireann is showing the way this week. The national meteorological service is currently advertising for flood forecasters, a vacancy likely to inspire some gallows humour in Cork and Waterford.

The severe flooding experienced in locations such as Midleton and Glanmire this week has left a trail of destruction, and the clean-up will take a considerable amount of time.