Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Linkage and co-ordination is required. What linkage and co-ordination was carried out by the Department when it received plans from local authorities at the end of 2008? What an appraisal was carried out? Was the Minister satisfied with all these particular plans and did he sign off on them? When will he receive submissions from local authorities indicating what moneys are required in order to deal effectively with the repairs to roads, water and other infrastructure damaged in the recent winter weather?

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