Mr. Lawrence Owens:

The OPW plan for the Cork catchment area proposes the reintroduction of particular areas of land back into the flood plain. From a layman's point, the plan sets out not only the physical defences that will be provided within the city but the areas to be reintroduced back into the flood plain area and the putting in place of a comprehensive technological advice system for business and property owners. The plan is very broad based and addresses issues such as defences, the flood plains and advice and management. When people are warned about possible flooding they are better able to prepare for it. In terms of the overall plan, we have to be better at everything we do.