Coastal Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2011

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Questions (55)

Tom Fleming

Question:

52 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Finance if he will make funding available for coastal protection works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry. [14800/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Brian Hayes)

An application for funding was received from Kerry County Council on 31 May, 2011, under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, to undertake works involving the strengthening and extension of the rock armour structure at this location. The Council estimate the cost of the works to be €350,000. The application is one of five schemes for which the Council have applied for funding in 2011.

The application is currently being assessed in accordance with the scheme criteria, and also having regard to the overall availability of resources.