Kieran O'Donnell (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Castleconnell village is a picturesquely unique place. The Minister of State might elaborate as to why it came to pass that Castleconnell village and Montpelier were not included on flood relief maps. I very much welcome the fact the Minister of State has given a commitment that OPW will address that issue and produce maps with flood relief measures for both Castleconnell village and Montpelier and that these will be made available for consultation with local residents before the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, study is finalised. However, what was the reason? Residents are entitled to an explanation.