Europe politicsfromIndependent1 month agoFionnan Sheahan: The flooded Housing Minister, the Fianna Fail benefactor developer and the empty apartmentsEoin Ó Broin urged James Browne to accelerate resolution of legal obstacles delaying social housing.
Environmentfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoThe Guardian view on the rising risk from flooding: uninsurable buildings should focus minds on climate adaptation | EditorialRising flood risk and inadequate defences are causing uninsured properties, business closures, and growing vacancy in Tenbury Wells.
EnvironmentfromIrish Independent5 months ago'We worry about it with every forecast of heavy rainfall' - Cork residents plead for flood defences before lives are lostMidleton and East Cork residents fear flood defences may take up to ten years and demand urgent council action after severe Storm Babet flooding.
Environmentfromwww.bbc.com10 months agoGovernment not taking climate seriously - advisersThe UK government is falling behind in climate preparedness, according to the Climate Change Committee.