Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The OPW has provided funding for a minor works scheme in Castlemartyr. It is up to Cork County Council to come forward with a similar scheme for Rathcormac. I want to make an observation from my viewpoint. Major schemes take a significant amount of time. If I have learned one thing from the short time I have been in the OPW, it is that we must look at interim measures. These measures could take different forms such as in Moore's Bridge in Midleton and in Lough Funshinagh. I ask Cork County Council to look at Rathcormac, which I have committed to visit. The scheme is already there in Castlemartyr. In many cases, these measures can be put in place much more quickly than what would be deemed a larger scheme and can be hugely effective in protecting people's homes in much shorter periods of time. Tranches 1 and 2 come out of the CFRAM, study. In fairness, I take the Deputy's point. It is something we look at on a continuous basis. Castlemartyr has been approved for a minor works scheme and Cork County Council should look at Rathcormac for the same issue. Work is ongoing in Mogeely at looking at options to protect people's homes. The point the Deputy has made is a valid one and I take it on board. I ask the Deputy to look at the minor works scheme as well. It has connotations of being temporary but in many cases it is highly effective in protecting homes and businesses.