Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is well aware that once a scheme is announced, there is an amount of work that goes on around the planning process for the scheme. It takes quite a considerable amount of time. This is working with the local authorities and the relevant bodies and, most importantly, the people in the areas. Deputy Browne is aware that I recently visited Enniscorthy and saw the issues at first hand. I met the county manager, the director of services and the people on the ground to see and sense exactly what the issues are around the flooding in Enniscorthy. As late as last week when I was in Kenya, I was in contact with the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, due to the threat to the people in Enniscorthy in this regard. I am fully aware of the delay that took place with the scheme, but I am also aware of the pace at which I am moving to get this scheme up. I believe it is to go on public display in the middle of next month. We should await the outcome of that before judgment is cast on my job. I will deliver on this scheme.

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