Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

Flood defence work falls to the OPW. We are expecting applications to be made before the end of the year.

With regard to other infrastructure, it is difficult to provide answers in the abstract. We will be working with the local authorities and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on a case-by-case basis in order to establish who should assume responsibility.

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