Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am well aware of the images, as Deputy Pearse Doherty knows. Some councillors from his party have sent on material in recent days. I have also been talking to people up there. As the Deputy stated, I went to Burnfoot and Castlefinn, and all of those other affected areas, and announced the schemes. I have also given the relevant local authorities the resources to employ engineers to move these schemes forward. The councillors in those areas need to keep on top of the local authorities to ensure those schemes are being driven forward. It is up to them to raise these issues in meetings.

In recent days, I have asked the OPW to talk to the relevant county councils. I also intend to visit those areas again. Where schemes have been announced, I want to see them started. All of us in the House have people contacting us on issues daily, but I want to go to Donegal to make sure those schemes are being driven on. Money and resources have been allocated and I am keen to ensure those projects are delivered.