Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I hear what the Deputy is saying, loud and clear, and there is a lot of merit in his suggestion. In the context of the new capital programme I am working on, I am conscious that there are a number of overarching issues. One of them will be how to address climate change in future, not only concerning coastal flooding and storm damage but also protecting communities that are prone to flooding from rivers. That will require significant funding, so we will have regard to it in future plans. I will certainly take note of what the Deputy has said.

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