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Part of Cork County Council commissioned studies regarding flood mitigation in the Midleton area.

How could the flood relief scheme in Midleton affect Irish Distillers' operations?

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Flood relief scheme may protect Irish Distillers' Midleton production facilities The planning application submitted by Cork County Council for a flood relief scheme aims to protect Midleton from flooding, which has caused major damage to businesses in the town. Since Irish Distillers operates its production facilities in Midleton, the successful implementation of this scheme could reduce the risk of future storm damage to the company's operations. The scheme is a response to the extensive flooding caused by Storm Babet, which affected 300 businesses in the area.

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  • Storm Babet flooded 600 houses and 300 businesses in Midleton.rte.ie
  • Flooding caused by the storm is estimated to have caused €180-€200 million in damages to the town.rte.ie
  • Cork County Council submitted a planning application for a flood relief scheme.rte.ie

Why it matters

The Midleton area has suffered significant economic damage from flooding, with losses estimated between €180-€200 million. For Irish Distillers, whose production facilities are located there, the risk of operational disruption or damage from future severe weather events is a major concern, making flood protection critical for business continuity.

The push for flood defenses in Midleton has been protracted, with project timelines having slipped multiple times. Residents have expressed deep anxiety and lack of trust in the system due to these delays, fearing repeat flooding every winter until a solution is delivered.

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  • What is the timeline for An Coimisiún Pleanála to approve the flood relief scheme?
  • What specific protections will the scheme offer to industrial sites like Irish Distillers?

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The planning application is approved quicklyThe risk of operational damage to Irish Distillers' facilities from future storms would decrease sooner, making the positive effect more certain.
The scheme is significantly delayed or rejectedIrish Distillers would remain exposed to the high risk of flooding, prolonging the uncertainty and potential for costly damage.

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