Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government referred to the major emergency management plan and protocols relating thereto. I accept in advance that he may not be in immediate possession of the information I am about to request and I am prepared to have it sent to me at a later date. What consideration was given to managing the flow of water through the Inniscarra dam when formulating the risk assessment in respect of Cork city and its environs? What risks were identified in the relevant document and, given that Cork has always been susceptible to flooding, what plans were put in place in this regard? In the context of the major emergency management plan, what equipment was recommended to the local authority and fire service in the context of managing the anticipated flooding of the Cork area?

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