Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)

While scientific issues relating to flora and fauna are primarily the responsibility of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, they will also be taken into account through the strategic environmental assessment which forms part of the catchment flood risk assessment process. These issues may also come up for consideration in the preparation of the management plan for the River Shannon basin, which will be prepared in accordance with the water framework directive.

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