Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

First, it is not the case that we lack ambition. Ongoing negotiations are currently taking place and we are not going to undermine Ireland's position in regard to them while we are in the middle of them. Specifically, in regard to the flood forecasting, this is something about which we are all very anxious. We are looking at ways in which this can be expedited. Met Éireann has been given the capacity, resources and funding that is needed in regard to that. My understanding is that some trials are already ongoing in regard to the predictability of forecasting.

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