James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Tomorrow will mark one month since the devastating floods that occurred in my constituency and others, including Waterford and Cork North-Central. In the Midleton area in particular, a significant number of businesses were hit. We appreciate the support that has been given by the Government and the rapid action that has been taken but difficulties are starting to be experienced by businesses that have high excesses on their insurance. In effect, they would nearly be better off not having flood insurance because they cannot access the funding. The Minister is aware of this issue. I ask him to urgently speak to Midleton Chamber of Commerce, its members and businesses locally, as well as to Departments relevant to these schemes being paid out and to the Red Cross.

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