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21/02/2014
Govt Urged To Prioritise Cork Flood Defences
A long term flood prevention plan for Cork must be prioritised, Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said.
Addressing the Dáil Deputy Buttimer said that Cork had been devastated by flooding, with many businesses and homes in the city badly affected, adding an opportunity was missed following the flooding in 2009 to prioritise long term flood protection.
Deputy Buttimer said: "While criticism of the length of time it is taking to implement a flood defence scheme is legitimate, it is also important to understand that the flood situation in Cork is not straightforward. "Progressing a scheme for the city involves complex and detailed preparations to ensure that the best possible long term solution is found.
"The engagement of Minister Hayes is finally bringing about progress. He said that up to €100 million will be made available to carry out flood protection work for Cork. I welcome that announcement.
Calling on the government to prioritise flood defences for the city, Buttimer added: "We accept that the city was built on a marsh but today we have a duty of care to protect homeowners, families and city centre businesses."
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Addressing the Dáil Deputy Buttimer said that Cork had been devastated by flooding, with many businesses and homes in the city badly affected, adding an opportunity was missed following the flooding in 2009 to prioritise long term flood protection.
Deputy Buttimer said: "While criticism of the length of time it is taking to implement a flood defence scheme is legitimate, it is also important to understand that the flood situation in Cork is not straightforward. "Progressing a scheme for the city involves complex and detailed preparations to ensure that the best possible long term solution is found.
"The engagement of Minister Hayes is finally bringing about progress. He said that up to €100 million will be made available to carry out flood protection work for Cork. I welcome that announcement.
Calling on the government to prioritise flood defences for the city, Buttimer added: "We accept that the city was built on a marsh but today we have a duty of care to protect homeowners, families and city centre businesses."
(MH)
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