Coastal Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Questions (261)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

250 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if works (details supplied) will be considered for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26372/12]

Written answers

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

The Office of Public Works is not responsible for the maintenance of the Glosha embankments at Cromane, which are located at the south — east end of the Cromane spit.

However, it is open to Kerry County Council to submit a funding application under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at this location. Any application received will be considered by OPW under the scheme eligibility criteria and having regard to the availability of resources.