The Cabinet will today discuss plans for an emergency fund of 10 million euro to help victims of flooding.
Further funding could also be pledged if the damage from recent rain and high tides costs even more to repair.
Meanwhile, residents and businesses in Cork City are being told to brace themselves for more flooding today.
The city council has issued a tidal flood alert as the River Lee reaches high tide this morning and tonight.
Low lying areas of Cork city centre are expected to experience flooding - particularly along the quays.
Retailers have been provided with sandbags to help protect their shops from the tidal waters.
Brid Long of the Liam Ruiséal Book Shop says the council hasn't fulfilled its promises of better flood defences:
