Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I know it turned out to be a bigger job than expected. There is a whole area that now requires installation of a flood defence. I know that from talking to somebody in the local authority about it. Is there anything that can be done to advance progress? Deputy Murphy made a helpful suggestion about doing some of the steps in tandem. Surely we can do something to advance the Mountmellick scheme? It is seven years now since the place was flooded, which is way beyond 48 months. The alarm has gone off on this scheme. Can it be wrapped up quickly at this stage? Mr. Casey and I know the design of the scheme is pretty well done and dusted. Is that fair to say?