Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Recent data and mapping analysis has found that 60,000 homes will be vulnerable to coastal flooding by 2050. Areas of Dublin, Louth and Clare are expected to be the most affected. I am glad to see mention in the Minister's statement of further funding for that issue. Another study has found that Ireland will be among a number of countries that will bear the brunt of increased flooding and that the frequency of extreme flooding is likely to increase from a one-in-100-year event to possibly a one-in-50-year event. The same researchers have called on governments to concentrate on the robustness of their flood management strategies and ensure communities and people are safeguarded.

Has the Minister consulted the insurance industry about whether it has witnessed in recent years an increase in compensation payouts on flood insurance policies? What are his plans to assist those households that are unable to obtain flood insurance?

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