Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Point taken. For the purposes of complete precision, I recognise the Deputy’s full recognition of, respect for and understanding of the independent processes. What he is justifiably doing as an Oireachtas Member representing this community is making the case for urgency and for the scheme to be moved forward through the independent processes as quickly as possible.

I speak on behalf of the approval body, which is why I am being so careful about what I say. All of the processes in respect of this matter and the relevant legal requirements have to be, and will be, fully implemented. I recognise the concern that the Deputy has about this and the anxiety that the communities he represents have on this matter. That is only compounded when people can see progress being made on other significant flooding schemes in other parties of the county – flooding relief schemes that we know can and will work. I understand that fully.

I thank the Deputy for raising this matter.

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