Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

No, this is different legislation. I concur entirely with the points raised by Deputy Gilmore on this.

In view of the concerns expressed by many community leaders throughout the country, in the aftermath of the flooding and destruction that took place in the past couple of weeks, will the Tánaiste indicate to the House whether there is to be a review of the national emergency plan, which did not work? Community leaders were left fending for themselves, where there were adequate facilities and services available, but it did not work. Who is the national co-ordinator? Which Minister has responsibility and will he or she-----

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