Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Reference was made earlier to attempts since 1966 at flood relief management in Templemore. The issue of insurance was also discussed. Lest the people of Templemore think they have been forgotten, we will not allow that to happen. People are annoyed because they cannot obtain insurance. The OPW and Minister announced that the Templemore flood relief management scheme would commence in 2011 but that did not happen. Meanwhile, people still cannot get insurance cover. This demands an explanation from somebody.

Can Mr. Smyth set out the reason for the delay of the Templemore scheme and say if it will commence this year? I hope not to hear the words "possible" or "possibility" in his response.