Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State is fully aware of the long history of flooding in Glanmire, as is the Minister who met with residents a few years ago. There were flooding events in 2009, 2012 and 2015. In 2012, approximately 51 residences and 42 commercial premises were affected by flooding that cost tens of millions in damage. We were delighted when, in 2021, the Minister of State and the Minister confirmed the scheme would progress. I believe it was one of the first schemes approved by their Department but, unfortunately, it seems to be one of the first that will fall foul of the inflation we are suffering.

I understand Cork City Council is working with the OPW to try to progress the scheme. Cork City Council is seeking a number of legal clarifications in the event the successful contractor drops out. Will the Minister of State allude to what discussions or legal clarifications the city council is looking for? I ask him to give a general progress update, if he can, on where we go if the contractor has dropped out.

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