Finian McGrath
Question:116 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if deepening the seabed along the Clontarf coastline, Dublin, will prevent flooding. [32176/11]
View answerWednesday, 2 November 2011
Questions (117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122)
Written answers
A solution along the lines outlined in the Deputy's question would present significant and complex technical and environmental issues. While it may address some localised wave overtopping, it would not offer a viable flood defence solution along the Clontarf coastline. The selection of a solution for the area referred to by the Deputy from the range of potential options would be a matter for Dublin City Council, taking into account the recommendations of their consultants .
James Bannon
Question:117 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the steel girders will be removed from the River Shannon, just below the Clondra Bridge, County Longford, to alleviate the serious flooding problems which were outlined to him on a visit to Longford-Westmeath earlier this year and which he promised to have sorted out before the end of the year, but to date nothing has been done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32193/11]
View answerAs indicated in my reply to the Deputy on 30th June, 2011, the Office of Public Works has no responsibility for this issue. My officials contacted Waterways Ireland in July 2011, to ascertain the position and Waterways Ireland have replied indicating they have undertaken a study of possible options to reinstate this weir and are currently reviewing the options identified in the study. When a preferred option has been determined and agreed with their sponsor Department, they will inform OPW.
Denis Naughten
Question:118 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects funded in County Roscommon by the Office of Public Works since November 2009 to address flooding issues; the cost of each project and the date of completion; his plans for further works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32250/11]
View answerDenis Naughten
Question:119 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects funded in County Leitrim by the Office of Public Works since November 2009 to address flooding issues; the cost of each project and the date of completion; his plans for further works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32251/11]
View answerDenis Naughten
Question:120 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects funded to alleviate flooding on the River Shannon by the Office of Public Works since November 2009 to address flooding issues; the cost of each project and the date of completion; his plans for further works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32252/11]
View answerDenis Naughten
Question:121 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projects funded to alleviate flooding on the River Suck by the Office of Public Works since November 2009 to address flooding issues; the cost of each project and the date of completion; his plans for further works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32253/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 121, inclusive, together.
The Office of Public Works has provided funding of almost €3.9m to Local Authorities through the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme for over 60 projects in the areas mentioned. The Scheme was introduced in 2009 to provide funds to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding problems within their administrative areas. Funding up to a maximum of 90% of the total cost of a project is available under the Scheme. Funding applications are assessed having regard to specific economic, social and environmental criteria and the overall availability of resources.
Details of the projects funded under the Scheme for the areas concerned are set out in the table below. The commencement and progression of projects funded under the Scheme are matters for the relevant Local Authority, and funding may be drawn down as the projects progress. The OPW is continuing to assess applications from local authorities and it is open to local authorities to submit further applications for funding under the Scheme. With regard to the River Suck, the Deputy will be aware from my reply of 11th October, 2011 to PQ 28502/11 that responsibility for the maintenance of the River Suck rests with the River Suck Joint Drainage District, which is funded by Galway and Roscommon County Councils. In addition to the Committee's ongoing annual maintenance activities, the Office of Public Works has provided significant funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme to Galway and Roscommon County Councils for a number of flood mitigation projects on the River Suck, and the surrounding areas. The Deputy will be also aware that the consideration of flooding issues in the River Shannon and Suck Catchments are currently being addressed via the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study and my reply to PQ 26920/11 of 4th October, 2011 outlines the progress to date in this matter.
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Roscommon |
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Year |
Project Location |
Funding |
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2009 |
Moneymore TD, Knockcrohery |
€40,500 |
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Highbog, Rahara |
€31,500 |
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Taghboy, Ballyforan |
€18,900 |
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Killukin River, Carrowreagh |
€7,000 |
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Ballyglass River, Dysert |
€7,000 |
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2010 |
Killukin River, Carrowreagh |
€5,036 |
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Ballyglass River, Dysert |
€3,987 |
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Strokestown |
€18,000 |
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Elphin |
€9,000 |
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Four Roads Area |
€18,000 |
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Miltown, Castleplunkett |
€2,250 |
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Lissalway, Castlerea |
€2,700 |
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Knockalgtha |
€2,070 |
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Grange |
€1,800 |
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River Jiggy |
€450,000 |
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Athleague Flood Alleviation |
€270,000 |
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Ballintober Village |
€90,000 |
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Red Bridge, Drum |
€24,300 |
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Valeview, Castlerea |
€54,000 |
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2011 |
Lisduff |
€9,450 |
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Cullawinnia |
€29,250 |
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Tibarney |
€16,200 |
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Cloghnashade, Four Roads |
€25,000 |
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Cloughan, Four Roads |
€16,200 |
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Roxboro |
€8,745 |
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Year |
Project Location |
Funding |
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2010 |
Glenfarne |
€105,000 |
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Tawnylea |
€27,000 |
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Greyfield |
€28,000 |
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Leitrim Road/Park Lane, Carrick |
€220,860 |
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2011 |
Mountcampbell |
€27,000 |
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Eslin River, Drumod |
€5,000 |
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Year |
Project Location |
Funding |
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Thornfield, Portumna, Co. Galway |
€47,250 |
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Portumna-Ennis Road (R352) at St. Josephs Road, Co. Galway |
€27,000 |
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Iona Villas, Athlone |
€177,323 |
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The Strand, Athlone |
€288,748 |
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Year |
Project Location |
Funding |
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Ballinasloe |
€9,000 |
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Derrymullen, Ballinasloe |
€1,103,000 |
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Derrymullen, Ballinasloe |
€45,200 |
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East Bridge, Ballinasloe |
€40,500 |
|
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East Bridge, Ballinasloe |
€15,120 |
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East Bridge, Ballinasloe |
€108,000 |
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Funding of almost €400,000 was provided for a further 25 projects in the Ballinasloe hinterland |
€400,000 |
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Ballyglass South, Ballymoe |
€54,000 |