Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That €450 million would help councils to deal with the floods, coastal protection, rivers and barriers immediately. Deputy Cowen will introduce a Bill to deal with insurance for businesses and householders who cannot get insurance because of the way insurance companies are dealing with flooding similar to the legislation that has been adopted in the UK. Will such a Bill be introduced by the Government? We would like answers to these questions.

I welcome the provision of minor grants to fishermen but comprehensive plans are needed to protect our coastline. They are not in place. I have been in Galway and all over. These events are occurring year after year and no comprehensive plan is in operation for the long term.

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