Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to hold an independent inquiry into the flooding in the Cork area in November 2009; the reason such an inquiry has not been held to date in view of the benefits it would have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37533/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The fourth report of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government entitled The Management of Severe Weather Events in Ireland and Related Matters was published on 20 July 2010. As the Committee's report illustrates, the response to a severe weather event generally involves cross Departmental coordination and collaboration. A recommendation that my Department conduct an investigation into the events surrounding the flooding of Cork City in November 2009 is contained therein. The report is being considered by my Department at present and I will make decisions in respect of those recommendations for which I have responsibility as soon as possible.