Government working on improved package of supports for those impacted by flooding that caused extensive damage in Midleton, Co Cork, and elsewhere
Ireland must change how it manages land, including paying off farmers to encourage new practices, to reduce flooding risk in the future, Green Party leader
Long-term strategies to combat flooding should address the use of land further upstream, including planting different species of grass and new forestry strategies, Mr Ryan said, arguing this could be done in a way that benefits farmers and foresters. “We’re going to have to really look at how we manage our land. It’s that sort of planning now we’re going to need as part of the long-term adaptation to climate change we are going to have to do.
It is understood Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney will next week seek Cabinet approval for a significant increase in the current payouts for impacted business, which currently top out at €20,000. Coalition insiders were guarded about just how much the grants would increase, saying only they would go up “markedly”. It is understood Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has yet to review the draft package.
“We will continue to work with the Taoiseach and the Department of Finance over the weekend,” said the spokesman.
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