Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. He referred to the natural erosion that occurs on the entire spit. Nature will have its way, so to speak. We must be concerned about the people who live in the area in so far as some remedial defences could be provided for them to prevent further erosion by the sea. Perhaps some defensive work could be carried out, in particular where the road meets the beach initially and where the car park and other facilities have been damaged. I fully appreciate what the Minister of State said about the totality of the situation. I wish him well in dealing with this considerable problem on a national basis.