Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is devastation in Galway. Businesses have been flooded and livelihoods completely destroyed. In Clarinbridge, business owners told me this was like nothing they had witnessed before. They are concerned and fearful that this is indicative of what is to come, perhaps even this winter but certainly in years to come. This is a massive blow to the livelihoods of the business owners and the workers but also to the growing community that depends on the services these businesses provide. They need security and support, and they need both now. They need to know the Government is looking at a long-term plan to protect these businesses in the future as climate change worsens. Can the Minister give an assurance to the business owners, the community?

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