Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Wynne. I also want to articulate my sympathies to the family of the late Tras Honan. She was an outstanding parliamentarian who was very proud of her roots and background. She was a force of nature in the Houses and her parliamentary party. Perhaps there will be an opportunity in the Seanad to pay a more meaningful and detailed tribute to her work at an appropriate time.

I am aware of the schemes referenced by Deputy Wynne. They have been raised previously by many Deputies in the House. The Minister has developed an innovative approach to see what he can do for schemes that have been waiting for a long time. I will speak to him in respect of these two schemes in particular. Deputy Cathal Crowe and Senator Timmy Dooley have also been in touch with me in respect of this matter. The allocation to Irish Water has been increased. The issue is trying to get delivery as quickly as we possibly can.

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