Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to respond to the last statement by Ms Ní Bheaglaoich. I live in Dublin beside the River Dodder, which area is often flooded. The work done in this regard was referenced earlier by one of my colleagues. Ms Ní Bheaglaoich asked whether the Government is taking this matter seriously. It is taking it seriously. The constituency which I represent is also represented by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, one of whose priorities is address of the flooding issue. He is very proactive. I acknowledge that there is a need for the Government and insurance companies to work together. However, the constitutional question around this issue has not yet been answered.

Like Ms Ní Bheaglaoich, I, too, welcome Senator Ó Murchú's contribution. This is not the first year my constituency has been flooded by the River Dodder but it is the first year in which funding has been put into addressing the problem. Work will be done but perhaps not at the pace which Ms Ní Bheaglaoich would like. The matter is being taken seriously. I listened attentively to the contributions made. Money has been and will continue to be made available to address this issue. The insurance companies will be taken to task but in such a way as comes within the realms of the Constitution.