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Hayes flood statement shows nothingâs changed
Junior Minister Brian Hayes said at the Cobh and Harbour Chamber flood-risk management conference (Irish Examiner, February 7) âthat, at times, there can be frustration locally at the length of time it takes to implement these large-scale schemes. However, in order to arrive at the solution that is the most appropriate and cost-effective in a particular location, it is necessary to undertake detailed technical analysisâ.