An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-26
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Mark Duffy (FG), Labour Panel

I join my colleagues and Senators from across the House in congratulating our former colleague, Seán Kyne, on his magnificent election in the by-election. He has been a brilliant colleague to work with over the past 18 months or so and has a wealth of experience that he will return to the Lower House, Dáil Éireann. I congratulate him, his family, and everyone who helped to make it possible. I wish him well. He will definitely be a loss to this House.
I raise flood relief schemes and the OPW. In my area of north Mayo, we have seen the benefit of investment in Crossmolina, where the flood relief scheme is progressing very well. The Ballina flood relief scheme, in conjunction with the OPW and Mayo County Council, is also progressing well through all of the different statutory stages that are required. Both areas have been enormously impacted in the past due to flooding and both will be addressed with this investment. It is important that we have projects that work with and engage with communities. In fairness, both have been constructive in that way.
I highlight and would welcome a discussion with the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, about the flood relief scheme in Crossmolina. In a certain area on the road towards Rakestreet, a number of homeowners will potentially be impacted by road closures. It will involve a major detour to get on the regular route, which many would travel three or four times a day. It will add potentially half an hour to their commute, or more, depending on how many times they travel each day. I call on the local authority to engage with the OPW to make arrangements that work for residents in the Crossmolina area in order that this project can be delivered on time but with the support of residents and without too much disruption.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26