Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----a response on an emotional basis but it will not help the hostages or our citizens get out and it will not help bring peace and reconciliation any closer.

I will come back to Deputy Cian O'Callaghan regarding day services and transport in his constituency. I do not have an update on that.

I agree with Deputy Brendan Smith on the need for the Government to help councils in developing local enterprise centres. I will bring that up with the Minister, Deputy Coveney. In some ways, a county like Cavan is in a bit of a bind in that it does not have a rate base from industry but also does not have the funds to invest in the enterprise centres that could help with that rate base. I will certainly speak to the Minister about that in the context of his capital budget.

Deputy Ó Murchú raised the issue of flooding in areas of north Louth, including Carlingford. I extend my sympathy and solidarity to the people affected. There is a scheme for residents. That is not just for homeowners; it also applies to landlords and renters. There is also an enhanced scheme for businesses and there will also be a special allocation for public infrastructure. I cannot answer the specific question the Deputy asked. I do not have the information or expertise to answer it but we can certainly follow up on it.

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