Coastal storm damage funding
Deputy Fleming seeks information on EU disaster funding and the timetable for repairing storm damage and coastal defences. The Chair says the matter should be pursued by parliamentary question rather than on the Order of Business.
On environmental matters, has the Government made a submission to the EU Solidarity Fund or to any other EU disaster funds that may be available to address the devastation to our coastline and the billions of euro worth of damage to infrastructure and private properties along the coast? When does the Tánaiste expect the remedial work to begin to build up our defences?
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That should be the subject of a parliamentary question. It is an important issue but we had a debate on it.
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This is a most urgent matter. What is the status of the application to the EU?
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That is a separate issue which is not relevant to the Order of Business. It is an important issue but it has been dealt with.
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Has an application been made to the EU?
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No, this is too important. I cannot go back to my constituents-----