By Cillian Sherlock, PAThe Minister for Social Protection has said the flood damage she saw during a visit to Co Louth would “bring tears to your eyes”. Minister Heather Humphreys and the minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Patrick O’Donovan visited business owners and householders in Carlingford on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Carlingford, Ms Humphreys said that some of those affected did not have insurance cover “through no fault of their own”. Like, it would really bring tears to your eyes when you see what they’re putting up with. “And we have to be allowed to address that change with a greater level of speed at which we’re being allowed at moment.

Source: The Herald November 04, 2023 01:24 UTC