Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have no problem with that. I was just reacting to the article. There have been many meetings and conversations since 2016. A plan was drawn up by Roscommon County Council to drain or siphon off water from the turlough. Unfortunately, a challenge was taken by Mr. Tony Lowes from Cork on behalf of the Friends of the Irish Environment. The High Court order was granted, so now the site cannot be touched. One can see the rain falling today. I can only try to explain to the House how challenged and sad the people in the affected area, particularly when one resident's house is in the process of being demolished. One person described it as being like a funeral. There is such sadness in the area. Rather than complicate matters, I ask that the Deputy Leader write to the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and ask him to come before the House in order that we can have a debate on this matter. It is a really sad situation. It needs national coverage every single day and a solution is required.needs a solution.