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Blackpool group to discuss flooding with minister and city manager

Blackpool in Cork has been badly flooded two times in the past nine months
Blackpool in Cork has been badly flooded two times in the past nine months

The Blackpool Action Group is due to meet Minister Brian Hayes tomorrow following last week's flooding in the Cork village.

Mr Hayes has responsibility for the Office of Public Works, which deals with flood works.

A second delegation will meet Cork City Manager Tim Lucey to discuss the situation.

It has been 18 months since a flood action plan for the Lee Valley area was promised.

Fifteen homes and business premises were badly damaged by flood water last week after a major culvert in the village was blocked by debris washed down river following heavy rain.

It was the second time in less than nine months that Blackpool had been flooded.

Many of the premises are without flood insurance.