Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Third, there are 29 billion litres of water in flooded bogs at the moment and more will come onstream, literally, as Bord na Móna moves out of the milling of peat and that area. It has been clarified both by the European Commission and by the National Parks and Wildlife Service that in an emergency where people, their property or their livelihoods are affected, action can be taken. We want these waters to subside somewhat before that can happen. This Bill is not being opposed and I repeat for Deputy Troy that his Bill seems to be a direct copy of what Deputy Penrose brought in here ten years ago.

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