ANGRY flood-hit traders in a Cork town warned the Government that they need flood protection measures as an urgent priority. Multiple traders vehemently warned the Limerick TD about the damage that repeated flooding was causing to the Bantry community and the local economy. Taoiseach Simon Harris vowed that the Government will organise an immediate aid package for the west Cork town - stressing that "a significant template" is already in place as to how best to help flood-hit communities. Parts of Bantry town centre were left inaccessible as rivers of water poured down New Street and Main Street. Talking to Mr O'Donnell he warned that traders needed urgent action.

Source: Irish Independent October 06, 2024 17:58 UTC