asked the Minister for Finance if any action has been taken to prevent coast erosion at Strandhill, County Sligo.
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Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - County Sligo Coast Erosion.
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asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware of the very serious damage being caused to private and public property, due to coastal erosion, at Strandhill, Co. Sligo; and what urgent measures will be taken to prevent private residences near the shore from being washed into the sea.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together. Under the Coast Protection Act, 1963, the promotion of a protection scheme is a matter for the local authority. No proposal for a coast protection scheme at Strandhill has been received by the Commissioners of Public Works from the Sligo County Council.