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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 10 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 2

Written Answers. - Coastal Protection.

Austin Deasy

Question:

32 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will make financial allowance for the prevention of coastal erosion and flooding by high tides which is becoming increasingly prevalent due to global warming and was particularly apparent during the high tides in October 1999 in spite of the absence of higher winds and heavy rains in the preceding days and weeks. [26914/99]

The National Development Plan 2000-2006 provides for expenditure of £35 million on coast protection projects and research over the period of the plan. This significant level of new funding will support a major strategic programme of prioritised coastal protection projects to preserve economic and public infrastructure and areas of ecological importance.

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