Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I wish to share time with Deputy Dan Neville.

The Dáil meets this evening as many thousands of homeowners, business owners and farmers are counting the cost of severe flooding and damage that has destroyed their livelihoods. I wish to offer the sympathies of the House to those who face continuing hardship as more bad weather approaches. I also acknowledge and welcome the fact that the Government joins in extending this sympathy. I was disappointed that the Minister amended the Fine Gael motion and that we could not have united the House in Private Members' time.

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