Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Rourke for his questions. The OPW remains committed to how we can mitigate the risk to our natural heritage and heritage sites by flooding that is arising now or that could happen in future. If Deputy O'Rourke has any particular sites or projects in mind, he should share them with me and we will give him an update on them.

Deputy O'Rourke asked about the contribution of the OPW. I believe the most significant contribution the OPW makes to the issue that Deputy O'Rourke is raising regarding the inappropriate location for construction of homes is the publication of the maps that show flood risk. This creates awareness by the public of where flood plains are. Sharing that information with local authorities is the most important contribution that the OPW can make in addition to the other responsibilities of the office.

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