Govt announces supports for firms hit by flooding The Government has opened the Humanitarian Support Scheme to small businesses, sports clubs and voluntary organisations that have been affected by flooding as a result … Business • 14 Dec 21
Leitrim businesses call on govt to honour flood promise Business owners in Co Leitrim have appealed to the Government to honour commitments to undertake urgent drainage work after severe flooding on the River Shannon … Connacht • 23 Feb 20
Two missing as France's Cote d'Azur hit by flooding Two people were missing and hundreds of homes flooded Saturday as heavy rains hit the Cote d'Azur in southern France, disrupting air and rail transport … World • 24 Nov 19
300m face annual coastline flooding by 2050: study Coastal areas currently home to 300 million people will be vulnerable by 2050 to flooding made worse by climate change, no matter how aggressively humanity … News Lens • 30 Oct 19
118 new flood relief schemes to proceed in €1bn plan 118 new flood relief schemes are to go ahead in the north east, midlands, north west and the south coast, the OPW confirmed today. Environment • 03 May 18
UCC and Aviva to consider implication of verdict University College Cork and insurance company Aviva say they will consider the implications of yesterday's decision by the Court of Appeal before making any decision … Munster • 21 Mar 18
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several counties Heavy rainfall throughout the day has led to flooding in a number of counties this evening. Weather • 14 Mar 18
Flood residents warned access to homes will end Families, displaced by flooding in Burnfoot, Co Donegal, last August, say they have been advised by the council to remove all personal items from their … Co Donegal • 14 Feb 18
Heavy rain leads to spot flooding around the country Flooding and road closures have been reported across the country today following heavy rain overnight. Ireland • 21 Jan 18
Stressful time for those affected by Donegal floods It is four months since devastating flash floods destroyed roads, bridges, businesses and homes in Inishowen, Co Donegal. Ulster • 28 Dec 17
Letterkenny concert raises thousands for flood victims A major fundraising concert for people affected by the recent floods in Inishowen in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, has raised around €36,000 for the Red Cross. Ulster • 07 Sep 17
Moran calls for dedicated emergency agency The Minister of State for the OPW and Flood Relief has called for the Government to establish a dedicated agency for emergency situations. Ireland • 28 Aug 17
Taoiseach visits flood-ravaged Donegal Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has travelled to Inishowen, Co Donegal to see the damage done by Tuesday night's devastating floods and meet affected residents and business … flooding • 02 Sep 17
Soldiers to assist in clean-up operation after floods A platoon of 30 soldiers will arrive in Inishowen, Co Donegal tomorrow to help with the clean-up operation following recent heavy flooding. flooding • 02 Sep 17
No Cabinet agreement on flood relocation scheme There were no agreement at Cabinet on a proposed voluntary relocation scheme to help those who have been previously flooded and are outside designated areas … News • 21 Mar 17
Communities rally to highlight flooding issues A rally to highlight the issues around the flooding crisis throughout the country took place in Athlone this afternoon. News • 20 Feb 16
Kelly discusses flooding with EU environment boss The impact of recent flooding on communities in Ireland will be raised by the Minister for the Environment at a meeting with the European Union's … News • 20 Jan 16
Govt meets insurance companies over flood cover The chief executives of five of the main insurance companies met the Taoiseach and a number of ministers to discuss the provision of insurance cover … News • 12 Jan 16
Church appeals for help for flood victims The Church of Ireland has launched a Flood Relief Appeal to offset what it calls the "extensive hardship" being experienced in many places across the … News • 08 Jan 16
Flood compensation scheme opens for farmers Some farmers seeking compensation for flood damage may begin applying following several weeks of extensive flooding which has caused damage in many parts of the … News • 07 Jan 16
Kenny says Govt was 'swift' with flood response Taoiseach Enda Kenny has rejected opposition claims that the Government had been slow in its response to the flooding emergency. News • 07 Jan 16
Cabinet to provide further €10m for flood clean-up The Cabinet has agreed to provide €10 million in additional funding for local authorities to cover the cost of flood clean-up operations, bringing the total … News • 05 Jan 16
Kenny to chair meeting on Shannon flood areas Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair a meeting tomorrow morning of the various agencies, bodies and ministers with responsibility for the River Shannon to discuss the … News • 05 Jan 16
Up to 160 people evacuated in Athlone Up to 160 people have had to leave their homes in Athlone after the ESB disconnected the electricity supply to 60 apartments in one of … News • 04 Jan 16
Hundreds of homes flooded, some areas evacuated More than 260 homes around the country have been flooded so far. Another 230 are under threat while 130 houses have been marooned according to … News • 03 Jan 16
