Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I recognise the work of the Minister of State and the OPW. In that area, the Ennis flood relief scheme, is very welcome. This multi-million euro project has been completed and formally opened by the Minister of State. I recognise his strong support for the River Fergus greenway, which was a tremendous success. We are looking to extend that greenway down to the Quay in Clarecastle also.

Could the Minister of State give a commitment that the OPW will provide some resource and that a joint venture will be entered into between Clare County Council and the OPW, whereby the OPW would provide money to pay for the installation of CCTV cameras? He will be aware of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act which passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas in July past. I understand that the County and City Management Association must do some work to bring that into being. An amount will be needed and if the Minister of State could give that commitment here today, I would welcome it.

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