Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister of State will be aware after his recent visit to Bantry following the flooding there in December, it continues to be an ever-present risk for businesses and homes. The town has been flooded four times in the last 18 months. Will the Minister of State provide an update on the scheme and outline the interim defences that will be made available?

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