Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to apologise as I have another committee meeting that is taking place at the same time. I compliment the Minister of State on his work. I wish to raise the rural areas in south Westmeath and other rural areas that are affected by flooding. Has a cost benefit analysis been published in respect of the various proposed works that are intended to be carried out? It has been said at public meetings that it has found adverse affects in terms of whether it is feasible to carry out these works due to the size of the population in the area. Much concern has been raised about that.

In regard to the question of relocation, when will such proposals be examined? I would be grateful if the Minister could respond to those two points.