Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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There is another €500,000 allocated from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Although €1 million is a small amount of money over a year, it is a first step. Some work can be done. There is a period of time where capacity is being ramped up. It is a long-term multi-year programme, over ten to 30 years. I expect the budget in future years will be in the millions, rather than just this. It will address every type of barrier to fish, from the largest weir to the smallest type of barrier. It is a welcome programme and I am happy to see it.