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

There is obviously a lot of common ground in the Deputy's response to my reply. The reality is that the Minister does not have any part to play in this. Flooding was a real problem in Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir. The residents were very concerned when the project was being carried out, but when it was finished the effect it had on the area was unbelievable. I do not know anything about the area to which the Deputy refers, but I would advise the residents that some misleading information can be given out by people and there can be some misunderstanding of the value and benefit of the project. There is a role for Dublin City Council in terms of better explanation to people of what is happening and the long-term benefits of the project. I will relate the concerns of the Deputy to the Minister.

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