An update on flood relief measures for Midleton was outlined in the Dail last night
Deputy Pat Buckley raised the matter and highlighted how many in the community are continuing to live in fear of further flooding particularly in light of the recent storms
Minister of State for European Affairs & Defence Peter Burke says funding is in place for the town's €50 million flood relief scheme which will protect 580 properties and can give back flood insurance to the town
He says the next major step is to start the planning consent process early next year
"After Storm Babet the OPW met with the Chief Executive and senior officials from Cork County Council and the scheme's consultants to discuss how the Midleton scheme can be delivered as quickly as possible. Cork County Council is assessing Storm Babet to identify the possibility of advancing any viable interim and targeted works for the town, identification and ongoing road out of interim measures has also been progressed"
