Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am supporting the calls for debates on Uisce Éireann and on homelessness. In the latter context, I welcome what Senators Hayden and Bacik have said about Dublin City Council reversing the cuts to its homeless services budget.

On the question of coastal protection, as a native of Connemara, I wish to point out that my area was very badly hit during the recent storms. The Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, announced that every local authority has been instructed to apply for up to 90% of the funds they need for coastal protection measures. The applications must be submitted by 21 January. Galway and all other affected counties should apply for funding under that scheme. Funds are being made available, although I know Senator Conway was speaking about private houses.