Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I note he referred to the third quarter of 2015. I ask that work would commence in the very early part of the third quarter because this matter should be progressed as early as possible. The ESB has implemented flood control measures in Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid dams and this is welcome. The local authority has a warning system in place.We have a lot of work to do, as the Minister of State outlined. It will take four to five years. Therefore, it is highly important that the work commence at the earliest possible date. It would be helpful to have a consultation in the early part of the third quarter in terms of moving on and making sure that we set clear targets in order that the work will start in mid-2016. I again thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive reply.