asked the Minister for the Environment if funds have been sought from the EC disaster funds for the relief of those who suffered extensive damage to property in the catchment areas of the rivers Lee and Blackwater, County Cork as a result of exceptionally severe flooding in October, 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 5, 10 and 54 on 30 November 1988.