Flood Relief

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2011

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Questions (111)

Finian McGrath

Question:

111 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the required appropriate assessment was not undertaken, and in order to avoid a breach of the habitats directive, if he will request the Office of Public Works not to release the required funding until such time as this breach has been rectified. [35385/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

Dublin City Council are the contracting Authority for the Clontarf Flood Relief Scheme, which is being undertaken by the Council as part of an overall project for the area that includes the North City Water Supply Scheme. Compliance with all planning issues associated with the project, including environmental requirements, is a matter for the Council. The provision of funding by the Office of Public Works for the flood defence elements of the project will be conditional on confirmation by the Council of compliance with these requirements.