Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If the Deputy had met with people in Cork County Council, he would know they are currently working up a series of proposals with the Office of Public Works, like we do in most towns, such as Bantry, where there is a large flood relief scheme that will take a long time to deliver. The council is working with the consulting engineers and our engineers on interim measures, which might include floodgates, non-return valves and barriers. Some work has already been done in the channel. The Office of Public Works will be a funding agent, as we are in most towns where there are large-scale projects involving a significant gap between the planning and delivery stages.