Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister of State comment on the issue of insurance for homes affected by floods? Obviously, homes and communities affected in the most recent storms are of primary concern. Equally, however, as a Dubliner, the Minister of State will be aware of many communities - some of them in my constituency - that have been repeatedly flooded. It is not because they are on the coast - they are in the inner city - but because of the inadequate drainage system presided over by Dublin City Council.

I know the Minister of State has had discussions with the insurance industry. Can he, therefore, tell us briefly what progress has been made in that regard?

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