Mr. Jim Casey:

Both schemes are tranche 2 schemes. Unfortunately, because 100 tranche 1 schemes are being rolled out at the moment and we have a further 50 or so tranche 2 schemes, we are not in a position to bring forward the tranche 2 schemes, given all the challenges and constraints, including resources and so forth. Therefore, we do not envisage bringing forward tranche 2 schemes into tranche 1 at this time. However, we address any urgent or immediate needs in those and other tranche 2 locations through our minor works programme. The Minister recently announced funding of close to €70,000 or €80,000 for Castlemartyr - it was in that order - to bring forward urgent measures to mitigate flood risk in Castlemartyr. I understand Cork County Council is looking at Rathcormac to see what interim measures might be feasible. It may consider submitting a minor works application in the short term.