Flood Relief.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2010

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Questions (62)

Michael McGrath

Question:

60 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the provision of funding for flood alleviation measures at a location (details supplied) in County Cork. [9743/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Cork County Council has recently submitted to the Office of Public Works a number of applications for funding for minor flood mitigation works that the Council proposes to undertake in 2010, including an application for works at the location mentioned. The Council's applications are currently being assessed, in conjunction with applications received from other local authorities, in accordance with the relevant eligibility criteria and having regard to the total funding available for minor mitigation works this year.