Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive response. Many of the communities I represent such as Cabra, East Wall, North Wall, Clonliffe Road and Ballybough, despite the works that have taken place or that are promised, cannot get insurance for their homes. Any day there is rain like there was on Sunday, the first people I think of are those who live in homes that are not protected from flood risks who then face the nightmare of not having any support if they are flooded. The Minister of State made a key point: it is not just that they cannot get insurance, it is that they cannot get it at any price. I urge the Minister of State to do everything in his power to bring those discussions to a close so residents in areas at risk will see a framework being put in place.

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