James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Hard-pressed people in the midlands need support. The Government must take immediate action and provide flood relief. I raised the issue with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, during the debate on the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill. Public meetings will be held over the Christmas period. I have alerted the Government to the measures it needs to take and I hope it takes them.