Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the Taoiseach is aware of the extensive damage that has been done to the coastline along the western seaboard as a result of the recent storms and the impact this is having on farming communities. Is there any possibility whereby the Taoiseach might consider, as part of the harbours (amendment) Bill, bringing forward appropriate legislation that would place responsibility for flood defences along the coast with a single unitary authority?

In the context of the harbours (amendment) Bill, will the Taoiseach consider bringing forward appropriate legislation to place responsibility for coastal flood defences in a single authority? In that way, one agency could deal with the aftermath of the devastating impact on so many communities, including the farming community in particular.

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