Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Flood relief schemes generally are a priority for the Government. We have a whole-of-government approach to them. This scheme is in progress. Sometimes progress is not made as quickly as people would like because there are complex environmental engineering solutions to be found. We have the solutions in place, but we have to have an exhibition, followed by a tender process. I take on board the view that no project should be held up. I am not aware of the other project mentioned by the Deputy and cannot comment on how it got through or by what mechanisms. While people are critical of the CFRAM programme, it will knock approximately two years off the time it takes to complete a project. This one is moving ahead and I look forward to it starting on site.

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