Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach

Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 11 - Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 - State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 - Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 - National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 19 - Office of the Ombudsman (Supplementary)

1:40 pm

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The people of the area, as I got to know first hand, have a deep connection with the turlough, with nature, and with their area. They want to be able to live in harmony with the turlough. There are rising water levels. They want a permanent measure in place. They have worked with us on the interim measure. The task for the OPW and particularly Roscommon County Council is to stick with the process and get the main scheme through in time. I do not want to in any way prejudice any decisions by the board, but if we get an interim decision from the board, it will alleviate the situation for the people of Lough Funshinagh until the main scheme is concluded.

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