Lorraine Clifford Lee (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand it is a matter for the local authority, first and foremost, but I call on the Minister of State to put pressure on the local authority to act in this regard because it has not done anything since 2012. As he outlined, funding was received to complete a study and that has been completed for some time. The strengthening and reinforcing of the existing dune system has not been done for various reasons. The Minister of State indicated that Fingal County Council is looking at the matter but it has been looking at the matter for a substantial period and nothing has been done. Homes will be lost and lives will be lost. Roads will be flooded. A serious risk to life is posed. We must act now. I call on the Minister of State to contact Fingal County Council and put pressure on it to act. Leaving the situation for a number of years and allowing residents to fend for themselves is no longer acceptable.