Flood Relief Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2025-12-11
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Charles Ward (RDR), Donegal

There are many ongoing issues in Donegal, including Elm Park, that require the Minister of State's immediate attention. He needs to do far more regarding the flood relief schemes across the whole county. There is still no sign of a flood relief scheme plan for Killybegs, which came very close to being flooded again recently. Residents and businesses are still waiting anxiously, fearing what each storm may bring. Far more needs to be done to protect coastal communities from coastal erosion, especially given the increase in storms we have had over the past year. Houses in Inver face real risks of the coastal defences failing. Those defences must be progressed and fixed soon. The Minister of State has visited Donegal town courthouse. I ask that he ensure the works there are completed as soon as possible in order that the courthouse can reopen. Will he commit to visiting Donegal in the new year to address Elm Park and the other issues in the county requiring his attention?

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Sitting date: 2025-12-11