I am sure the Taoiseach will join me in thanking and praising the work of the local authorities and many voluntary groups in the response to Storm Chandra last week. When he came to Aughrim on bank holiday Monday he met with Aughrim Tidy Towns, which has done incredible work in the community providing support to the victims of the floods. The big issue we are now dealing with, which is a particular problem for north Wexford and south Wicklow, apart from the impact on homes and businesses, is the state of the roads. Many roads, which were in poor condition, are now impassable as a result of the heavy rainfall. Will the Taoiseach commit to talking to the Minister for Transport about additional funding, particularly for Wicklow and Wexford County Councils to address the problems of the roads, as a result of the storm?

I met with the Deputy, the local authorities and the tidy towns group in Aughrim. I pay tribute to them and the local authority for the exceptional response. It again underlined the importance of community-based facilities and community centres. These are two communities under enormous pressure from weather events. In this case it was not a particular river breaking its bank, rather it was all of the water coming off the mountains and hills taking roads with it. It caused danger and huge trauma and distress to a number of households and the village. I saw it first hand and spoke to the engineers about the need for funding for roads in the Aughrim. I spoke to the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, about it yesterday and alerted him to the fact. I also spoke to the officials in that Department and with the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, about the need. They are doing an assessment with the local authorities now.

It is more than just Aughrim.

It is across the country. It is Wicklow and Wexford as well. It is a consequence of what is happening.