Manus Boyle (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW to come to the House. I would like to get an update in respect of the flooding that took place at Bridge Street, Killybegs, on 23 November. It was one of the worst floods to ever take place in County Donegal. At this time, residents are getting no answers from the relevant Departments. They are afraid to go to sleep in bed at night if there is heavy rain in case it will be the same as 23 November, when they were woken up by fire brigade sirens and people knocking at their doors trying to get them out. All the people want to know is what is happening with the river. Will tree cutting go ahead before 31 March? We need to get answers on that. Looking forward, people are now afraid to go to bed at night if a heavy rain is forecast. The sandbags are still at their front doors. I would like the Minister of State to come to the House to give us an up-to-date plan of what he intends to do, and outline how we can keep these people updated on what is happening.