# Residents Stuck Waiting for Flood Repair Payback | Cork News

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-07-01T07:32:26+00:00
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Residents in Midleton are stuck waiting for reimbursement after spending over $7,700 of their own money to repair flood damage from Storm Babet in October 2023. The county council blames the Office of Public Works, which is already managing a $58 million flood defense project, but both ministers Kevin Moran and James Browne say there’s no fund for citizen-led repairs. Local councillors call the situation “outrageous,” praising the residents’ association for stepping up during the emergency — yet they’re being left out in the cold as the council pressures the OPW to foot the bill. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a96e14359e53e57f

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