I raise the matter of the Fermoy Weir in my constituency of Cork East. As the Taoiseach is no doubt aware, the Fermoy Weir sustained flood damage almost a decade ago, with the increased flow through the breach eroding a section of the structure. The weir is a protected structure and a very important part of Fermoy town. Planning permission for remedial works and the installation of a fish bypass was approved in February 2024. Cork County Council is sourcing funding to commence these works. Given the importance of the weir to both the town of Fermoy and the wider Blackwater region, will the Taoiseach use his good offices to ensure that funding is secured to allow work to proceed? The project has planning approval and consent to begin works but has no designated funding.

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The cost is €6 million and the council is willing to pay €3 million.

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Yes.

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