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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 15 MIN

As Killarney Suffers Worst Ever Floods, Should We All Pay Extra To Help Homeowners Who Can't Get Flood Insurance?

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Residents of Killarney, Co Kerry were caught by surprise on Thursday night when torrential downpours led to "chaos" in the town.Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss what happened and the extent of the clean-up operation.John Ryan, chief underwriter at Allianz Insurance, also joins to discuss a proposal from Insurance Ireland to introduce a levy of €24 per insured household to help those who can't get flood cover.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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