Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)

Large numbers of people were badly affected by the flooding that occurred on Monday, 24 October last. Many of these individuals are repeat victims of flooding. In Blackrock, which is in the constituency the Tánaiste and I represent, I met people whose houses have been flooded and badly damaged for the umpteenth time as a result of the Maretimo Stream overflowing. Is legislation being brought forward in respect of compensation for flood victims, particularly those who cannot take out insurance as a result of the fact that their properties were flooded on previous occasions? The Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, has indicated that the Government is giving consideration to providing assistance to families who have been affected by flooding. Will the Government be bringing forward legislation or proposals in respect of providing assistance, compensation and support to the many families that have been affected by flooding?

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