Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the question of a visit by me or anybody else, I would not like to hype expectations in the area. The Cabinet discussed this matter yesterday. Local authorities have been asked to submit estimates on the cost of the damage done along the coast. I am very pleased to hear that an organisation in Deputy Browne's locality is prepared to put up some finance of its own to address the problem at Courtown Harbour. That should feed into the process involving the local authorities and I would be hopeful that the problem will be resolved.

The Government is fully aware of the problems in this regard. Deputy Hayes, who has responsibility for the OPW, has visited Limerick and Clare already. I will certainly ask that at least one Minister or Minister of State would visit Wexford and see the situation there at first hand.

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