Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
299. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current flood mitigation applications with his Department from counties Roscommon, Leitrim and Galway County Councils; the cost of each project and the current status of the applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51270/12]
View answerDetails of the current applications from Leitrim, Roscommon and Galway County Councils under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme are given in the table below. The applications are being considered currently in accordance with the scheme eligibility criteria and having regard to the overall availability of resources for flood risk management.
Galway County Council
|
Project Location |
Funding sought |
|
Cregg, R353, Abbey, Portumna |
€6,500.00 |
|
Kiltiernan, Ardrahan, Ballindereen (Refused application, Council have sought review) |
€320,000 |
|
Lacka 2 Bridge- R362 |
€40,000.00 |
|
Moneen, Grannagh, Kinvara |
€10,000.00 |
|
Peterswell, Gort |
€25,000.00 |
|
Renville West, Oranmore |
€10,000.00 |
|
Termon North, Gort |
€17,460.00 |
|
Truskey River, Bearna |
€10,000.00 |
Leitrim County Council
|
Project Location |
Funding sought |
|
Glenfarne |
€200,000.00 |
|
Gortinor along R280, north of Manorhamilton |
€50,000.00 |
|
Hartley, Carrick-on-Shannon |
€40,000.00 |
|
Moneenashinnagh & Carnavannogue |
€40,000.00 |
|
Owenmore River, Manorhamilton |
€50,000.00 |
|
Shanvaus River |
€50,000.00 |
|
Townparks, Carrick-on-Shannon |
€50,000.00 |
|
Tully Lough, Fenagh |
€200,000.00 |
Roscommon County Council
|
Project Location |
Funding sought |
|
Ballyglass Lower, Ballinaheglish |
€32,000.00 |
|
Ballyglass River, (upstream Milltown Bridge) |
€45,000.00 |
|
Castleplunket |
€70,000.00 |
|
Four Roads |
€220,000.00 |
|
Oran / Killinraghty |
€75,000.00 |
|
Roverkilly / Four Roads |
€10,000.00 |
The Office of Public Works has to date approved funding of €5,562,111 to Galway Co Council, €1,160,888 to Roscommon Co Council and €506,460 to Leitrim Co Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation & Coastal Protection Scheme.
