Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

A fundamental question with which I hope the Minister's officials will deal is whether the flood water actually got into the culvert. I have been informed by residents - I have also been shown evidence to this effect - that this did not happen. The position on the community centre in Togher must be examined, particularly in the light of its proximity to the Tramore river. Insurance companies must be called to task and be made to work with and assist residents and business people in the affected areas. In some instances, these companies have been less than co-operative or helpful. As the Minister is aware, a number of them have still not paid out in respect of the damage caused by the flooding which occurred in the Middle Parish area of Cork in 2010.

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