We don't want to see politicians coming here suited and booted. What we want is urgent action to prevent future flooding. We have been waiting too long as it is.
The coastal town - ringed by mountains which make rainfall and tidal-related flooding a regular occurrence - was hit by over 50mm of rainfall in a 16 hour period last weekend.
Such was the scale of the deluge on Saturday that culverts and drains in Bantry couldn't cope with the raging torrent of water - with the pressure forcing water up through the floors of buildings.
Taoiseach Simon Harris vowed that the Government will organise an immediate aid package for the west Cork town - stressing that 'a significant template' is already in place as to how best to help flood-hit communities.
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