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

I was clear that the application must meet the criteria in the minor works scheme. If it meets those, the funding is there. However, the criteria must be met. I am one Minister of State who has gone around the country to see flooding at first hand in every constituency, including the Deputy's. I am very much to the forefront in saying that if an application meets the criteria, we will fund it. However, it has to meet them.

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