Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. The Senator can be assured that this reply was provided by the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, who has responsibility for the OPW and flood relief. So flood relief is under the remit of the OPW. As outlined, the OPW has a mechanism whereby local authorities can engage in terms of localised flooding issues so that should be their first port of call. I note from the initial response that there is not an application on hand with the OPW. I will convey the specific points that the Senator has raised about Donaghmoyne village to the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, and his officials and make sure they are aware of the specifics that the Senator has outlined here. I would encourage Monaghan County Council to engage with the OPW.

I am aware that this part of south County Monaghan has a great tradition in ladies football and has enjoyed great success. That is how I am aware of Donaghmoyne. I have heard of it many times.We want to get this sorted for the people there. My initial response showed the broader outline of Government's support for large flood alleviation measures but these localised areas do take a specific response. Some of that has happened already with the bridge at Mannan Golf Club and some other measures but more work needs to be done. The trick is to get Monaghan County Council and the OPW together as quickly as possible.