Mr. Jim Casey:

The way we would deal with that is in terms of our roll-out of tranche 2. We would prioritise such locations when we are in a position to press forward with tranche 2. The difficulty with that, however, is that if we prioritise some of those tranche 2 schemes, we will inevitably delay some of the present tranche 1 schemes. The tranche 1 schemes already identified were prioritised and selected on the basis of protecting the most properties. All those areas in tranche 1 - the 100 locations - are equally at risk of flooding. We could have flooding at any time at any of those locations. Therefore, it is very difficult to narrow in on one area, as the Deputy is suggesting. However, what we can and are doing is seeking to bring forward quick measures that can at least manage the flood risk that is there. I will give the Deputy an example of that. As recently as in the past month, when we went to visit Mogeely, we arranged with Cork County Council for consultants to be brought in there to look immediately at what immediate measures could be brought forward to at least manage that situation while we are waiting for a permanent scheme to be delivered under tranche 2.