Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Connor for raising this important matter relating to the Midleton flood relief scheme. The Government will certainly look at every avenue we can to deliver for the protection of the people of Midleton as quickly as possible. I know the level of fear and worry households, businesses and community groups have with regard to the threat of flooding. We have seen an increased frequency of that in recent years so we are very committed to the flood relief scheme for Midleton and I will get the Deputy an update regarding all the various avenues that can be explored.

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