Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

First of all, there is a carryover from last year of €7 million. The projection is to grow year-on-year the amount of money we are spending on capital works and flood relief rather than bring it down. My challenge is to get it spent. The OPW is working hard to ensure we spend the money, an unusual thing to say. I am hoping the local authorities will assist us in doing that through the minor works scheme.