Kenny says he will not oppose Opposition proposals for single authority for river basin

Taoiseach floats on as Opposition attempts to bog him down in Shannon’s murky waters

‘About €1bn in damages would have to be incurred in Ireland’s case’

Irish Blood Transfusion Service says supplies will only last for another three to four days

Taoiseach responds to criticism over lack of preparation for flooding along the Shannon

Department of Social Protection says payouts likely to increase in coming weeks

Coalition wants new industry approach to homes with non-permanent barriers

Meeting insurers will change nothing for homeowners denied flood cover

‘Ming’ Flanagan says decision to invite politicians from number of parties reflects fact flooding is ‘national emergency’

Councillors critical of Inland Fisheries interpretation of emergency dredging rules

The worst storm in Irish recorded history

Kenny promises ‘very forthright’ discussion with industry leaders over cost of cover

Government called on to do away with embargo on recruitment for flood relief works

Over 800 properties affected by floods since early December - many more still at risk

Simon Coveney says comments by industry confusing two separate issues

Bray Traveller site in appalling condition due to legal limbo

Brendan Howlin says large levies are being considered by the Cabinet

The clear-up starts as €100m road damage is recorded and 470 homes have been flooded

Extensive hardship is being experienced in many places across the island, say bishops

‘Putting us up for a night or two is not a problem, but two months is a long time’