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flag Severe 2026 floods in Ireland caused widespread damage, prompting expanded aid and delayed relief due to environmental and EU compliance issues.

flag In early 2026, severe floods across eight Irish counties triggered 137 emergency payments and 53 humanitarian aid applications, with the government expanding support to cover organizations with up to 50 employees and increasing aid to €100,000 per recipient. flag TDs reported widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and roads, particularly in Enniscorthy and Bunclody, where repeated flooding and lack of insurance left residents struggling. flag Critics highlighted delays in flood relief projects due to environmental concerns and Ireland’s failure to implement a mandatory EU flood warning system by the 2022 deadline. flag Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran acknowledged the crisis, pledging collaboration with local authorities and scheduling a March 2 meeting to advance long-term flood defense planning.

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