Flood damage funding
Deputy Brassil questioned the response to Kerry’s flooding damage and whether local repair costs should be left entirely to the county council. The Tánaiste replied simply that the Minister understood his role, and affirmed that when pressed by Deputy Howlin.
The programme for Government references a commitment to a rapid response to unprecedented weather activities and flooding. The Tánaiste will be aware of the serious storm and flood damage that occurred last November. Kerry County Council has requested €660,000 to help repair roads damaged by the flooding, about which I have also written to the Minister. The response received by the council, and by me, is that the cost of the work concerned is a matter for Kerry County Council. Does the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, understand the role of a Minister and what he is supposed to do as a Minister?
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Is the Tánaiste sure about that?