Dáil debates

Thursday, 20 June 2019

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions

Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision

11:50 am

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. There was some detail in it but a lot more is required by those of us who have constituents who are anxious to see progress on the matter, whether those constituents are residents or business owners. Commitments were made, on behalf of all of us, that the way in which this issue was to be addressed would automatically lead to insurance being offered and being offered at a reduced rate in light of the mitigating measures put in place. Is it possible for the Minister of State to share with the House detailed analysis of the progress that has been made in order for us to make a judgment and to ascertain whether the improvement we had sought and expected has been achieved in light of taxpayers' money being spent in this area?

I am also conscious that the Minister for Finance, who is beside the Minister of State, when adjusting his figures during the course of the year to find €99 million to offset the overrun on the children's hospital for this year, included a small amount from this area. He said that measures in this area would be delayed. Will he give an assurance to the House that this funding will be reinstated and doubled next year to cater for the need in this area?

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