Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Questions (175)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

175. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received proposals from the interdepartmental flood policy co-ordination group with regard to access to affordable insurance for those householders who have difficulty accessing such insurance to cover flooding damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19920/16]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-Ordination Group is considering a range of cross sectoral flood risk policy issues, including options for insurance cover for householders. The Group is due to report to me with its recommendations shortly. I will then bring the Group’s report to Government for its consideration as soon as possible.