Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will say two things about dealing with this. It is about protecting homes and also, as Deputy Kerrane referenced, the SAC which is currently being seriously damaged because of the levels of the lake. My main focus here is the people who are living around Lough Funshinagh. I have met them and seen what they are going through. It is all about finding a solution and I accept we all know what the permanent solution is. Every aspect we discussed on the day is being considered by the Attorney General. That is why I wanted a comprehensive submission. The Taoiseach is very much focused on this and working with me. As for the timeframe, it has to happen relatively quickly because time is of the essence. We are facing a further winter and it will take time to do the works. We are all on the one page. Regarding the advice from the Attorney General, the whole focus here is on us getting something that can work that we can put into action this summer and we must ensure it is legally sound. We owe that to the people. They have been waiting a long period of time. I give a commitment on this issue. I very much take on board what the Deputies have done to date. I see it as a partnership model. The Attorney General's office is the highest legal office in the land, the advice is being worked on and I will be meeting him very shortly.

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