A series of floods hit a number of areas across the country in the first few weeks of this year. Photo: PADáil hears of the devastating impact of recent floods on communitiesBy Bairbre Holmes, Press AssociationThe government made 137 emergency response payments to flood victims in eight counties, the minister responsible for the Office of Public Works has said. Moran was addressing the Dáil about the series of floods that hit a number of areas across the country in the first few weeks of this year. Several TDs told the minister of the impact the flooding has had on their constituents. He added: “We do need to look at some sort of state guarantees until a permanent flood defence system is put in place in these communities”.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 15:58 UTC