David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and the personal interest he has shown in coming to the area shortly after the flood occurred and spending some time viewing the damage, etc.

Moore's Bridge needs attention. I understand a section 50 application has been made for planning approval to replace it. Some funding may be needed to get that done. I would be grateful if the Minister of State could have a look at that and revert to me later.

I mentioned Castlemartyr and Killeagh, which are also subject to a lot of flooding. There are plans on the OPW's desk to do some works in that area. Is the OPW prepared to fund those works and take them on? It would make a massive difference and give peace of mind to the people in Mogeely and Castlemartyr if works could be done that would prevent flooding in that area again? That is what we need to do.

Some people are telling me that when it rains in east Cork, they do not sleep at night because they are afraid this will happen again. I understand money is not the object but we really need to move this forward as quickly as possible.

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