Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012
192 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the remedial works to be carried out in Glanmire, County Cork, to prevent any future flooding, regardless of its nature, to protect homes and businesses and if he will outline the time frame envisioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33176/12]
View answerIn relation to the identification of measures to address flooding issues on a long-term basis, the Office of Public Works is continuing to progress the programme of Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Studies, which is due for completion at end 2015 in accordance with the EU Floods Directive. The studies will recommend an integrated management plan and prioritised measures to address flood problems in areas where there is significant risk in each major catchment in the country.
I am very aware of the impact of the severe flooding of 28th June 2012 in Glanmire and other areas in Cork.
Specifically, in relation to Glanmire, the recent flood events of June 2012 will be analysed and the results incorporated into the CFRAM Plan for the South-West. The Plan will set out clearly a proposed phasing framework for the flood risk management measures for all catchments within the South West River Basin District including the Glashaboy River.
In conjunction with these comprehensive studies, the OPW continues to provide funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to local authorities, to undertake minor flood mitigation measures to address localised flooding and coastal erosion problems within their administrative areas.
Cork County Council has recently submitted a minor works application for funding to undertake a study of the Glashaboy River catchment following the serious flooding which affected the Meadowbrook housing Estate (45 houses flooded) and the Hazelwood Shopping Centre (10 units flooded) in Glanmire. This application will be assessed in accordance with the current criteria, the availability of resources for flood risk management and will also have regard to the outcome of the CFRAM process.
Over €2.6m has been allocated Under the Minor Works Scheme to date for projects in Cork city and county.
