Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Questions (284)

Michael McGrath

Question:

284. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a certain flood relief project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm when a decision on funding will issue. [42956/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Discussions on the application by Cork County Council for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Works Scheme for the flood relief works in question have been ongoing for some time. Various technical issues required clarification to enable the application to be properly assessed. On 6th September, 2012, Cork County Council submitted a revised funding application to the OPW under the Minor Works Scheme for the project concerned. The OPW found it necessary again to refer back some technical and cost issues to the Council concerning the proposed project. This was done on the 6th September, and a reply is currently awaited from the Council.

On receipt of the Council’s reply, the OPW will be in a position to further assess the application.