Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Senator has made a really valid point and it is important we take on board what he proposes. The idea of a one-stop-shop and a whole-of-government approach - a whole-of-government approach is happening - and information and communication on the supports that are available are critically important. In the longer term, if we look at the vote at the EU environment committee today and the opportunity I see in the nature restoration law and regulation and having to look at catchment management nature-based solutions in urban areas, there is a fantastic opportunity to be seized now. Given that these increased events are happening and the scale and the ferocity of them, nature is our solution and nature can be our answer. It is critically important we embrace the nature restoration regulations and, in the shorter term, comfort the families and businesses affected by events in Enniscorthy. The Government will continue to support them. As the Senator said, that broad government approach and co-ordination around what unfortunately will be increasing events into the future is important.