In late October, heavy rainfall arising out of Storm Babet led to the flooding of houses in the east Cork town

Minister for Enterprise, Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet to allow for payouts to businesses of up to €100,00, while Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys is to bring details of an enhanced humanitarian scheme to support households.

Around 100 businesses that were flooded across Cork and Waterford could be in line for the enhanced payment

Storm Babet has devastated East Cork and its impact will likely reach Leinster House this week as politicians discuss the relief effort.