Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are talking about a depth of water 3.38 m higher than the historical level of that lough for generations. That would flood the whole of this Chamber. That is the height we are talking about here. I was at an EPA climate lecture earlier this evening on the issue of climate and health. It was given by Professor Lea Berrang-Ford. She said the greatest impact of flooding on health relates to mental health and it may take years for it to manifest itself. These people have to wait and wait and pray and pray the pumps do not give up. If the pumps give up then within a few hours they are going to have metres of water in their homes. We need urgent action.

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