Hundreds of protesters from East Cork staged a protest in Midleton today due to what they claim to be the lack of response to the impact of Storm Babet two years ago.
Over 600 homes in the Midleton region and over 200 businesses were impacted during Storm Babet and according to the Midleton Flood Protection Group, the response from the Government and local authorities has, to date, been lacking and inadequate.
The group said only 30% of flood barriers under the proposed Individual Property Protection Scheme have been installed to date.
The group is seeking an urgent meeting with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to discuss the matter.
Teachers and parents at today's protest also told of the fear their children experience whenever it rains as an orange warning for rain looms over the region tonight.
A Status Orange rain warning looms for Cork and Waterford tonight and tomorrow.
Protesters say this ongoing situation is a constant cause of worry and upset as residents and business owners fear history may repeat itself at any given time.
The protesters called for flood measures and defences to be expedited as a matter of urgency.
Damages sustained during Storm Babet are estimated to cost in the region of €200 million.
