An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2020-10-20
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Alan Kelly (LAB), Tipperary

It has been a very difficult 24 hours for the nation but it has been an even more difficult last few hours for Cork city, as I am sure the Taoiseach will agree. The businesses based in the lower mall, Oliver Plunkett Street and around that area, which the Taoiseach is aware is an area I know very well, face into devastation from flooding. I read his statement in which he said humanitarian and business schemes will be available to all of the businesses and residents living there. How much will be available to those affected in Cork city today? What is the long-term plan and the timeline regarding flood defences for that part of Cork city, which we know will flood again and again?

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