Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)

Is the Minister aware that the area to which his reply refers did not flood in 2002 but was flooded by the River Tolka on previous occasions? Is he also aware that insurance companies will not give flood insurance cover to householders in the East Wall-North Strand area because of the lack of Government action to address the issues and provide adequate anti-flooding measures?

I draw the House's attention to the East Wall-North Strand area, which lies between the mouth of the River Tolka and the point at which the Royal Canal enters the Liffey. It has been flooded from both sides in the past and has a history of flooding, yet no actual work has been carried out adjacent to this area. The issue is not being taken half seriously, if it is at all. Residents have drawn attention to the section of the River Tolka between Annesley Bridge and Alfie Byrne Road, to which I referred, which needs to be dredged and the river walls strengthened and heightened. Flood gates have been promised for the Royal Canal where it enters the Liffey but none of this work has been done. Meanwhile houses in East Wall——

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