Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Major flood relief works were undertaken in north Cork in the towns of Fermoy and Mallow and, having been tried and tested in the past 12 months, these defence works have worked successfully, but many householders and businesses have since seen their insurance renewal applications refused and the list is getting longer. When will the promised legislation to deal with this problem be brought before the House? It is very hard for businesses to operate on a daily basis knowing that, should other issues arise, they will have no cover.

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