John Kelly (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Like previous speakers, I would welcome a broad debate on the issue of flooding throughout this country. Global Flood Solutions, a company based, in part, in Athlone, County Roscommon - ironically, one of the worst hit areas in terms of the flooding - sells flood relief products all over the world yet the Irish Government will not do business with that company in the interests of solving the problems that are being experienced in places such as Athlone and Athleague. It beggars belief that nobody from Government is willing to engage with this company, which could assist us in solving the problems - albeit temporarily - of the many families and businesses throughout the country that are suffering today because of flooding. I would welcome a debate on this issue as soon as possible.