Flood Risk Management
Dail Éireann — 2025-02-13
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Kevin Boxer Moran (IND), Longford-Westmeath

I did not get to finish my response earlier. I assure the Deputy that we are considering natural methods of protection.
We talk about fluvial flooding but coastal erosion is becoming a huge problem. I have seen it in the past, including when I served here with responsibility for the OPW, and I expect it in the future. It will be a major problem. All people, not only those in the OPW but also all Members of the House, need to work together, because the problem has a frightening effect on families right along the coast. Based on what the Deputy has put forward, I assure him that works are being done to ensure we take all measures to protect the coast, particularly the communities involved.

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Sitting date: 2025-02-13